Engineering technician

Hands-On Tech Ops Specialist | Lab Relocation Project

Location: Germantown, MD

Duration: 1-Month Contract (Immediate Start) | Short-Term

Break It Down, Build It Up, Power It On.

Got a knack for hardware, rack assembly, and keeping cables cleaner than a server room photo shoot? We're looking for a sharp, hands-on Engineering Lab Technician for an immediate, fast-paced 1-month project in Germantown.

You'll team up directly with our Lab Manager to tear down, move, and rebuild a high-tech software engineering and satellite communications facility. If you love physical engineering tasks, clean cable runs, and seeing a complex lab come together from the ground up, this is your zone.

What You'll Be Doing

• Tear Down & Transport: Inventory, pack, and securely relocate sensitive lab gear and satellite coms hardware.
• Rack & Build: Unbolt, move, and reassemble equipment racks at the new site.
• Master the Cabling: Route, connect, and organize power and data runs for peak functionality.
• Launch Readiness: Help run final operational checks so the engineering team can hit the ground running.

What You Bring to the Table

• Hands-On Experience: Background in mechanical/electrical tear-downs, rack builds, and professional cabling.
• Physical Capability: Comfortable lifting, packing, and assembling heavy lab hardware throughout the shift.
• Attention to Detail: Organized, safety-conscious, and precise with technical setup instructions.
• Immediate Availability: Ready to jump in, take ownership, and crush a 1-month sprint starting ASAP.

Ready to build the next space?

Apply today for immediate consideration!

salary: $24 - $24.98 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Temporary Engineering Lab Technician

Location: Germantown, MD

Duration: 1 Month (Immediate Start)
Job Type: Short-Term Temporary

Role Overview

Randstad is hiring a Temporary Engineering Lab Technician for an immediate 1-month assignment in Germantown, MD. This role supports the relocation and setup of a software engineering and satellite communications laboratory under the direction of the Lab Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Inventory & Relocation: Inventory, package, and transport lab equipment securely.
• Rack Assembly: Disassemble hardware racks and reassemble them at the new location.
• Cabling & Infrastructure: Install, route, and connect lab cabling.
• Operational Readiness: Assist with final lab setup and testing preparation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical/electrical disassembly, rack hardware setup, and cable installation.
• strong organizational skills and ability to follow technical directions carefully.
• Physical ability to move, pack, and assemble laboratory equipment.
• Immediate availability for a 1-month contract.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Engineering
• Inspecting
• Electronic Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.


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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.