Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician plays a vital role in supporting assigned value streams by providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support. This position is focused on maintaining process capability, responding to daily production needs, and assisting in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives. The technician acts as a crucial link between engineering intent and shop-floor execution, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on assembly, build, test, repair, and data collection activities to support manufacturing engineering changes, validations, and daily production stability.
• Assemble prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and test setups per approved prints and work instructions.
• Support first article inspections and line trials.
• Perform dimensional checks, basic metrology, and accurate data logging of yield, cycle time, and defects to enable fact-based engineering decisions.
• Execute preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance on production fixtures, tools, and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and process issues on the shop floor; isolate faults and escalate with clear, concise technical information.
• Audit and provide feedback and redlines to work instructions and checklists.
• Maintain 5S standards and organization at workstations, labs, benches, and tool cribs.
• Adjust processes within kitting, cutting, and forming with a heavy focus on heating and pressurization.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience in operating various PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and interpreting technical reports and instructions.
• Ability to file and maintain accurate records.
• Experience with building, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment and assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BSET or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Knowledge in process improvement, manufacturing process, tooling, machining, and fabrication.

Work Environment

The work environment is a recently remodeled facility featuring a very clean manufacturing space and a game room area. Independence is essential as there will be no direct manager on this shift. The facility supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.