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Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician will assemble and test prototype electric power steering systems. This includes handling internal test parts and customer-delivered prototypes for vehicle and bench testing. The role also involves creating tooling and harnesses, and providing continuous improvement feedback for the build process.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble and test pre-production EPS materials.

+ Complete all relevant build and inspection data for record-keeping.

+ Provide computer and instrument-generated information and reports to the product engineering team.

+ Maintain and enhance all prototype build processes and work instructions.

+ Provide technical support for specific operations.

+ Design and create wire harnesses and tooling for product builds and testing.

+ Promote collaboration between US, Japanese, and European prototype build departments.

+ Ensure the integrity of prototype builds with properly generated control plans, process flow charts, final inspection methods, and end-of-line performance test results.

Essential Skills

+ Mechanically inclined.

+ Proficiency in LabVIEW.

+ Ability to read 2D drawings and assembly drawings.

+ Experience with prototype assembly.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Understanding of automotive steering systems.

+ Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2-year technical degree within an engineering discipline.

+ 1+ years of experience as an engineering technician within the automotive industry (Tier 1 preferred).

+ Proficiency in reading schematics, 2D component drawings, and assembly drawings.

+ Hands-on mechanical experience in automotive component building and testing, preferably in steering systems (willing to train on commodity experience).

+ GD&T experience/knowledge related to automotive.

+ Experience in electronic steering systems testing and assembly.

+ Experience with prototype parts related to automotive.

Work Environment

This onsite position is based in Plymouth, MI, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with flexibility on start times and the option to make up time if needed. The role is set in a clean, organized prototype test lab, working alongside a team consisting of one other senior technician, four engineers, three coordinators, one resident, and the prototype manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Plymouth,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.