Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering TechnicianJob Description

The Engineering Technician supports assembly and manufacturing operations by serving as a technical bridge between engineering and the production floor. This hands-on role focuses on technical support, troubleshooting, pilot builds, training, and process support. The Engineering Technician works closely with engineers and manufacturing associates to resolve production issues, support new product introductions, and ensure processes and work instructions are clearly understood and followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams, focusing on troubleshooting and process support rather than direct production labor.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and electronic issues as they arise on the production floor, ensuring timely resolution to minimize downtime.

• Support new product development and pilot builds by assembling first-article or first-time units prior to release into full production.

• Assist with root cause analysis of production issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Help train manufacturing associates and technicians, both formally and informally, on processes, work instructions, and best practices.

• Review, update, and follow work instructions and standard processes to ensure consistency and adherence to established procedures.

• Work collaboratively with process engineers, product engineers, and manufacturing personnel to align technical requirements with production capabilities.

• Balance time between bench or desk work (approximately 40–50%) and floor support, communication, and coordination activities (approximately 50–60%).

• Support production as needed during overtime periods and occasional weekend rotations to meet operational demands.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or technical support.

• Experience troubleshooting electronic or electro-mechanical assemblies in a production environment.

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with operators, technicians, and engineers.

• Confidence and comfort in providing technical guidance or direction to others on the production floor.

• Willingness to work onsite on a full-time basis, with flexibility to support overtime and occasional weekend work as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in electronics, electrical, or related technical disciplines.

• Experience supporting new product introductions and pilot builds in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and participation in root cause analysis activities.

• Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions and process documentation.

Work Environment

The Engineering Technician works in a hands-on electronics manufacturing environment, splitting time between bench or desk-based technical work and active support on the production floor. Approximately 40–50% of the role involves bench or desk work such as troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with engineering, while 50–60% focuses on floor support, direct communication, and real-time problem solving with manufacturing teams. The position is fully onsite and requires flexibility to support overtime and occasional weekend rotations to meet production needs. The environment is highly collaborative, with frequent interaction among process engineers, product engineers, technicians, and operators, and emphasizes knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pottstown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pottstown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.

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