Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Engineering Technician supports the development and optimization of manufacturing methods and processes across multiple product lines, with a strong focus on electronic assemblies. This role keeps production teams current on engineering changes and new product releases, and provides hands-on support for production, engineering, prototyping, testing, and cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing methods and processes for various electronic product lines.
• Keep production teams up to date on engineering changes and new product releases, ensuring accurate and timely implementation on the production floor.
• Provide day-to-day production support by troubleshooting electronic assemblies and resolving issues that impact quality, performance, or throughput.
• Assist engineering teams with design support, including building and testing prototypes and providing feedback on manufacturability and performance.
• Build and assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related electronic assemblies according to schematics, bills of material, and documentation.
• Use test equipment, including multimeters and other electronic measurement tools, to verify functionality, diagnose faults, and validate design changes.
• Perform wiring and mechanical assembly tasks to support prototype builds, test fixtures, and production units.
• Create, review, and maintain engineering and production documentation, including schematics, bills of material, and test records.
• Support implementation of cost reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities in materials, processes, and test methods.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth introduction of new products and engineering changes.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electronics troubleshooting, including the ability to diagnose and resolve issues at the board and system level.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electronic schematics and related technical documentation.
• Experience with PCB building and electronic assembly, including component placement, soldering, and inspection.
• Ability to work with bills of material (BOMs) to ensure accurate component selection and assembly.
• Skilled in using multimeters and other basic electronic test equipment for measurement, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, engineering test activities, and production testing.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly and wiring tasks in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to follow, update, and maintain technical and production records.
• Associate’s degree in an engineering-related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment focused on electronic products.
• Background in test equipment setup and use for validation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and production teams on design, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving and documentation.
• Interest in cost reduction and process improvement within a production setting.

Work Environment

The facility offers a very clean working environment, with updated office spaces and a well-maintained production floor tailored to heavy electronic-focused products. The building is not excessively large, which supports close collaboration and efficient communication between teams. Work areas are well lit, and the office space features abundant natural light from large windows, creating a comfortable and modern atmosphere for both engineering and production activities.

This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.