Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

This Engineering Technician role focuses on assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting advanced electromechanical robotic systems and products. You will work with off-road, military, and commercial vehicle platforms, aftermarket autonomy upgrades, custom electronics and enclosures, perception sensors such as stereo cameras and LiDAR, and test fixtures used to validate these systems. The position centers on first prototype builds and early engineering development, then expands into pilot builds as designs mature to help transition products from engineering into manufacturing. You will apply both electrical and mechanical knowledge, contribute practical fabrication ideas, and provide feedback that improves product design, manufacturability, reliability, and overall quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical robotic systems and products across off-road, military, and commercial vehicle platforms.
• Support aftermarket autonomy upgrades, custom electronics and enclosures, perception sensors such as stereo cameras and LiDAR, and test fixtures used to validate these systems.
• Focus on first prototype builds and early-stage engineering development, ensuring systems are assembled and integrated to meet engineering requirements.
• Participate in pilot builds as designs mature, helping transition products from engineering into manufacturing environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, install, test, and troubleshoot prototype systems.
• Perform electrical assembly work including soldering, cable harnessing, electronics assembly, and electronics enclosure assembly.
• Complete soldering tasks involving fine-pitch components, through-hole components, SMT components, ICs, and other electronic assemblies.
• Build cable harnesses and assist engineering teams with cable drawings, documentation, and build notes.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and schematics, including Altium and other EDA tools, SolidWorks, CAD models, and related documentation, rather than detailed step-by-step work instructions.
• Provide critical feedback for design improvements and help develop initial assembly processes and procedures.
• Recommend productivity improvements, identify tooling needs, and help maintain tools and equipment used by the team.
• Use electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, multimeters, and related tools during system testing and troubleshooting.
• Document builds, troubleshooting steps, repair findings, and feedback clearly for engineering and leadership review.
• Support occasional travel to assist with product testing, installation, or customer-facing work as needed.
• Handle hands-on electromechanical builds safely, including lifting components and assemblies as required.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on electromechanical build experience with strong troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with PCB rework and cable assembly, with the ability to demonstrate these skills during the interview process.
• Proficiency in soldering fine-pitch components, through-hole components, SMT components, ICs, and other electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for soldering, cable assembly, and PCB workmanship.
• Ability to build cable harnesses and interpret cable drawings and documentation.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics using tools such as Altium, other EDA tools, SolidWorks, and CAD models.
• Skill in using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, and multimeters for system testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team focused on shared goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to clearly document builds, troubleshooting steps, repair findings, and feedback.
• Physical ability to lift more than 40 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC certification, or strong interest in becoming IPC certified and progressing toward Certified IPC Trainer status.
• CAD experience, including familiarity with mechanical or electrical CAD tools such as SolidWorks and EDA platforms.
• Genuine enthusiasm for an environment where job titles do not limit opportunities to contribute, learn, and succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend productivity improvements and identify tooling needs.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support product testing, installation, or customer-facing work.
• Comfort working from high-level engineering documentation rather than detailed step-by-step work instructions.
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment focused on early-stage development of electromechanical robotic systems. The role involves frequent collaboration with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and hands-on work with off-road, military, and commercial vehicle platforms, aftermarket autonomy upgrades, custom electronics and enclosures, and perception sensors such as stereo cameras and LiDAR. You will use tools such as oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, multimeters, soldering equipment, and various hand tools, as well as software including Altium and other EDA tools, SolidWorks, and CAD applications. The work includes prototype and pilot build activities, system testing, and troubleshooting in both lab and shop settings, with occasional travel to support product testing, installation, or customer-facing projects. The environment encourages practical problem-solving, continuous learning, and active contribution to design, process improvements, and overall product quality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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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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.