Electronic/mechanical Technician

Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

This role focuses on the assembly, integration, and testing of electronic circuit boards, electro-mechanical systems, and associated cabling and harnesses in an equipment manufacturing environment. You apply a broad understanding of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assembly concepts and procedures to build high-quality products used in advanced inspection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of electronic circuit boards, electro-mechanical systems, and associated cabling and harnesses using hand tools and standard assembly practices.
• Wire electrical boxes and electro-mechanical components in accordance with blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Interpret and follow detailed blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic diagrams to ensure accurate assembly and integration of electrical and mechanical components.
• Crimp connectors, route wiring, and terminate cables and harnesses to meet quality, safety, and reliability standards.
• Conduct basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on assembled products, identifying root causes and performing repairs to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of electrical and mechanical problems associated with the current product line and supporting machinery.
• Support the assembly and test of electro-mechanical products and systems used in nondestructive inspection of wafers, packaged semiconductors, microprocessors, and industrial products.
• Collaborate closely with operations and engineering team members to resolve assembly issues, improve processes, and ensure products meet performance and quality requirements.
• Follow established procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Document work performed, including test results and repair actions, to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent education in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic diagrams for electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience performing basic electrical troubleshooting on circuit boards, wiring, and electrical boxes.
• Hands-on experience performing mechanical troubleshooting on assemblies, mechanisms, and supporting machinery.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing a variety of electrical and mechanical issues on production equipment or product lines.
• Proficiency with electro-mechanical assembly, including electronic assembly and electromechanical products.
• Ability to use standard hand tools for assembly, wiring, crimping, and mechanical work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation and procedures accurately.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a production and operations team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrical box wiring or robotics mechanics.
• Experience crimping connectors and working with cabling and harnessing in an assembly environment.
• Background as an electro-mechanical technician or electronics technician.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and repairing supporting machinery used in manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of nondestructive inspection technologies and applications in semiconductor, microprocessor, or industrial products is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and product lines in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in an equipment manufacturing environment focused on advanced scanning acoustic microscope technology for nondestructive inspection of bonded wafers, packaged semiconductors, microprocessors, and industrial products. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available as long as you are present during core hours. You work as part of an 18-person onsite team, interacting closely day-to-day with approximately 78 colleagues and a broader operations group of about 11 people. The environment is collaborative and technology-driven, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and the development of new ultrasonic inspection applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SPRINGFIELD, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in SPRINGFIELD, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 13, 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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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.