Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

Join a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer as an Engineering Technician, where you will play a critical role in supporting production operations, maintaining manufacturing equipment, and driving process improvements. This is a hands-on engineering support position that combines troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, manufacturing process support, and operator assistance. As the primary technical resource on second shift, you will serve as the key liaison between Production and Engineering, ensuring manufacturing equipment remains operational, resolving technical issues quickly, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working directly with equipment, and making a visible impact on manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment to minimize equipment downtime and reduce production interruptions.

• Respond quickly to technical issues on the manufacturing floor and implement effective solutions to restore equipment functionality.

• Support production operators with manufacturing procedures, troubleshooting, and process-related questions to ensure smooth operations.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for second-shift operations, providing guidance and support on equipment and processes.

• Act as the communication link between Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on technical issues and process changes.

• Verify existing manufacturing processes and work instructions and recommend improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability.

• Support both prototype and production assembly activities by providing technical assistance and equipment support.

• Train and retrain operators on assembly techniques, manufacturing procedures, and proper use of equipment to maintain consistent standards.

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving product quality, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability.

• Troubleshoot product failures, participate in root cause investigations, and help implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on tooling, fixtures, equipment upgrades, and process improvements to support production goals.

• Contribute to the development or updating of work instructions and test procedures to reflect best practices and process changes.

• Provide leadership presence on second shift by acting as the go-to technical expert without direct reports, ensuring issues are escalated and resolved appropriately.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering technician, maintenance technician, electronics technician, or similar technical role.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities with a hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.

• Proven experience maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing production equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, schematics, and process documentation accurately.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and troubleshooting product or process issues on the production floor.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Preferred Skills

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field

• Electronics certification or technical trade certification in a relevant discipline.

• Experience with J-STD-001 soldering standards in aerospace, defense, cable assembly, RF, microwave, or electronics manufacturing environments.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, cable assembly, RF, microwave, or electronics manufacturing.

• Experience training operators on manufacturing procedures and work instructions.

• Experience supporting engineering teams with process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience developing or updating work instructions and test procedures.

• Knowledge of RF, microwave, or electronic test equipment and its use in production or test environments.

Work Environment

This role is based in an aerospace and defense manufacturing facility that combines a hands-on manufacturing floor environment with close collaboration in engineering support areas. You will work in a highly collaborative setting alongside Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Test Engineering teams. The environment is fast-paced and requires strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities. The position offers second shift leadership presence with significant autonomy, giving you the opportunity to act as the primary technical expert during that shift. Training is provided on first shift before transitioning into an independent second-shift role. The role may involve occasional travel of up to approximately 10% to support equipment, processes, or cross-site collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Palm Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 West Palm Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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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