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Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Engineering Technician to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who is mechanically inclined and thrives in a proactive and resourceful environment. You will play a crucial part in prototyping and testing as part of our new product development.

Responsibilities

+ Prototype and build test fixtures using manual machining and custom part fabrication.

+ Run protocol and exploratory tests to ensure quality and efficiency.

+ Maintain lab equipment and manage lab space effectively.

+ Execute early concept tests and pilot production for new products.

+ Ensure excellent documentation and analytical records.

Essential Skills

+ Engineering degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field with 0–2 years of experience, or equivalent hands-on experience of 3–4 years without a degree.

+ Strong hands-on aptitude for fabricating fixtures using tools like drill press, bandsaw, and grinder.

+ Experience with operating lab equipment and 3D printers.

+ Excellent documentation and analytical skills.

+ Proactive mindset with a strong initiative.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with woodshop tools and techniques is a plus.

+ Strong customer service orientation and teamwork skills.

+ Resourceful and able to seek new tasks proactively.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role at a large manufacturer of medical products. The work environment is dynamic and hands-on, with a focus on manual machining and test fixture creation. The role includes prototyping, testing, and pilot production, with 3D printing and laptops provided. Dress code is business casual.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Algonquin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 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.