Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering TechnicianJob Description

The Engineering Technician will support design engineers by building boards, prototyping, testing, collecting data, generating reports, and performing component-level troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Construct test equipment based on sketches, drawings, schematics, and bill of materials, in collaboration with the machine shop.

• Solder through-hole and leaded surface-mount components down to 0402, using red-lined schematics and PCBs; repair damaged prototype printed wiring boards.

• Follow test procedures provided by engineers with minimal supervision and document results clearly using lab test equipment.

• Maintain high-quality documentation regarding prototype PCBA changes.

• Order necessary parts and supplies for projects.

• Ensure lab cleanup and organization is maintained.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in soldering and PCB/PCBA assembly & rework.

• Ability to troubleshoot at both component and board levels.

• Experience with prototyping and building test setups, including SMT and through-hole repair.

• Understanding of IPC standards and familiarity with Altium and Gerber tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC certification is advantageous.

• Ability to read and follow written test and verification procedures.

• Knowledge of DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies.

• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and scheduling tools.

• Ability to meet deadlines and provide progress updates at daily morning meetings with minimal supervision.

• Experience in military, medical, or manufacturing of safety-related equipment is a plus.

• Familiarity with printed wiring board documentation such as Gerber plots, PLC and/or LABVIEW skills, microcontroller programming tools, and hi-pot testers is preferred.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite in an engineering lab, offering the opportunity to work on a sustaining project involving second sourcing testing and prototype building.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Derry, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Derry, NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Derry,NH.

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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