Engineering Technician - Actalent : Job Details

Entry Level Electrical Engineer! (Test Technician)

Join a dynamic team where you will be responsible for performing test duties and troubleshooting to the component level on complex electrical products. You will diagnose test equipment or fixture failure, take corrective action, and set up and adjust manual and/or automatic test equipment. Collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams will be crucial to ensure clarity of design and improve manufacturing processes. You will record and provide detailed reports of technical problems to Test Engineers, Design Engineers, or Test Supervisors. Your role will also involve determining methods and sequences for new assignments and providing guidance to department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform test duties and troubleshooting to the component level on complex electrical products.
• Diagnose test equipment or fixture failure and take corrective action.
• Set up and adjust manual and/or automatic test equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on design clarity and manufacturing improvements.
• Record and report technical problems to Test Engineers, Design Engineers, or Test Supervisors.
• Determine methods and sequences for new assignments and provide guidance to department personnel.
• Participate in cross training to other job functions as required.
• Coordinate work assignments with the supervisor to meet department schedules.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and testing circuits.
• Experience with oscilloscopes and schematics.
• Ability to operate test equipment and test automation hardware.
• Capability to develop test plans.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Prior experience troubleshooting to the component level on aerospace electronics.
• Understanding of basic math and engineering principles.
• Basic knowledge of CAD for simple drawings.
• Understanding of schematics and circuitry.

Work Environment

This role involves working on the shop floor in a bench technician environment alongside a team. The work area is relatively quiet compared to other companies. Some tasks will be completed in a cubicle environment, focusing on basic design work such as test fixtures and straightforward line drawings. The company is large and busy, offering a career-oriented opportunity for those willing to dedicate 5 to 10 years. Candidates will gain extensive exposure to military, aerospace, and commercial electronics in this role. The company supports growth with internal training, multi-location training across business units, and management development programs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bohemia,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email acta [email protected] for other accommodation options.