R&D Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Technician / Engineering Technician

Location : Hopewell Junction, NY (100% Onsite)

Schedule : 2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday | 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM (4-Day Work Week)

Pay : $21-$23/hr

Launch Your Career in Adanced Manufacturing

A growing manufacturer serving the semiconductor and technology industries is seeking an R&D Technician / Engineering Technician to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with assembly, testing, manufacturing, or electronics experience who is looking for long-term career growth in a highly specialized industry.

This company is known for training and developing employees, making it a great fit for entry-level engineers, trade school graduates, engineering technicians, or manufacturing professionals looking to advance their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electronic products using prints, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Perform product testing, troubleshooting, quality inspections, and verification activities.
• Review work orders and Bills of Materials (BOMs) prior to production.
• Identify assembly, testing, and quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Production, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect production and quality data and maintain documentation.
• Utilize power tools and electronic test equipment safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• Required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ year of manufacturing, assembly, production, technician, or related experience.
  • Experience with assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or quality inspection activities.
  • Ability to read and follow prints, diagrams, and work instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Preferred
  • Associate's Degree or Trade School certification.
  • Experience with electronics, mechanical assembly, product testing, or quality control.
  • Exposure to R&D, prototype, or engineering environments.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

What We're Looking For

Technical skills can be taught. The team is looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Team-first mentality and strong communication skills.

Why Join This Company?

• Work on cutting-edge products used in the semiconductor and technology industries.
• Join a stable, growing company with employees who have built careers spanning 20+ years.
• Family-oriented culture where employees are valued and supported.
• Clean, bright, modern manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on training and advancement opportunities.
• Four-day work week with three-day weekends every week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopewell Junction, NY.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Hopewell Junction, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Hopewell Junction,NY.

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.