Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Technician for Electric Car Company!

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits. Using multimeters, force gauges, and torque wrenches.

• Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections

• Collaborate with engineers to resolve mechanical & electrical issues discovered

• Support engineers in instrumentation and data acquisition

• Assist and learn from other technicians and engineers

• Assemble & wire test fixtures

• Collaboration with team for lab organization and usage.

• Understanding of Ohms law and Kirchhoff’s laws.

• Use of bandsaw and a drill press for any test fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail along with written & verbal communication skills

• Analytical problem-solving skills and strong organization skills

• Working principals of common closures operations, testing and characterization

• Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies and DAQs

• Ability to solder, crimp, and read wire diagrams.

• Basic experience with MS office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)

• Experience working with high voltage and low voltage components.

• Previous experience with CAN communication

• Experience working on vehicle level systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/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 Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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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.