Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

Join our innovative team to join our engineering team, where you'll build prototypes, test new equipment ideas, and seek improvements. You will set up equipment, conduct demonstrations for customers, and occasionally participate in on-site demos and startups.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and test new equipment ideas for improvement.
• Set up equipment and conduct demonstrations for customers.
• Participate in on-site demonstrations and startups as needed.
• Troubleshoot and provide field service with a focus on mechanical and electrical aspects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&ID electrical diagrams.
• Set up test equipment according to job-specific instructions without assistance.
• Perform electrical wiring of AC and DC devices and connect them to PLCs.
• Execute mechanical duties including installation and plumbing of various devices.
• Learn and handle automated equipment, utilize PLCs, and program HMI inputs.
• Understand fluid properties such as pressure, flow, and viscosity.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical background and experience.
• Field service and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to set up test equipment and connect electrical devices as a system.
• Experience in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• 3 or more years of experience in the electromechanical field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or trade school equivalent in a related field.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical devices used in industrial plant assembly.
• Knowledge of fluid properties such as pressure, flow, and viscosity.
• Capability to input parameters into control devices for equipment demos and tests.

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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 Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.

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.