3rd Shift Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of the area's fastest growing and most stable companies.

This is a 3rd shift position in an engineering lab, Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am.

The lab is set up and much of the technician's job will involve making sure tests continue to run so there is no downtime before 1st shift comes in.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing testing on current and new product designs under close supervision.

This role supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for product defects and contributes to laboratory operations in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Set up test equipment and products in the correct sequence in accordance with approved test procedures.

Perform testing on prototypes, existing products, and competitor products based on defined criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions

Utilize a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement instruments.

Accurately interpret, record, and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurement data.

• Assist with the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products according to blueprint specifications.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools.
• Comfortable working around electrical wiring and wire harnesses.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliable, trainable, and willing to learn new equipment and processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must provide basic personal hand tools.

Work Environment

This position operates within a laboratory environment that requires adherence to safety protocols and procedures. The work involves handling various mechanical and electrical tasks, necessitating the use of basic hand tools. The role is structured in a second shift schedule, which is Monday through Thursday from 1:30 PM to 11:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/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 fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.