Electronics Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician plays a hands-on role in assembling, programming, and testing electronic control boards and cable assemblies that support cooking system integration projects. This position focuses on electronics and mechanical assembly, soldering, troubleshooting, and documentation of test results using spreadsheet applications and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic control boards and cable assemblies according to schematics and project documentation.

• Perform precise soldering of electronic components on control boards and cables, following quality and safety standards.

• Program and reflash electronic control boards using digital programmers, including programming and erasing Flash Memory devices through JTAG interfaces.

• Build custom electronic cables and harnesses for development and testing activities.

• Troubleshoot electronic and mechanical failures of control boards and wiring assemblies using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and probes.

• Conduct mechanical assembly of electronic parts into appliances and housings, including gluing components to frames and mounting parts to metal plates.

• Read and interpret electronic schematics and related technical documentation to guide assembly and troubleshooting work.

• Access and use project and product documentation repositories via computer to locate relevant instructions, drawings, and specifications.

• Find, view, and print electronic schematics in PDF format for use during assembly and testing.

• Use spreadsheet applications to run test plans, record measurements, and complete electronics test reports accurately.

• Follow established procedures and test plans to ensure that control boards and cable assemblies meet performance and reliability requirements.

• Collaborate with the system integration team to support development, testing, and continuous improvement of electronic systems.

Essential Skills

• Assembly of Electronics & Mechanical Parts (includes programming digital controls)

• Electronics Troubleshooting (includes using multimeters, scopes, probes, etc.)

• Electronics Soldering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school (lab work in electronics helpful)

• Basic computer skills for accessing project/product documentation repositories

• Using a spreadsheet application to run test plans & report results

• Using a computer for programming/erasing Flash Memory devices (JTAG interfaces)

• Finding/viewing/printing electronic schematics in PDF format

Work Environment

This role operates in a technical lab and workshop setting that supports cooking system integration activities. The position follows a standard 40-hour workweek, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility on exact working hours. Work involves regular use of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, probes, digital programmers, and computers, as well as mechanical tools for mounting and assembling components into appliances and housings. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and careful handling of electronic components, with close collaboration alongside an engineering integration team in a modern technology center.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Joseph, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

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