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Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic operations and manufacturing group with two specialized teams: conventional test engineering and manufacturing software engineering. As an Engineering Technician, you will support both teams, dedicating approximately 70% of your time to test engineering. You will play a critical role as a front-line troubleshooter for various software, hardware, and IT errors on production floor test equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Characterize software, hardware components, and optics.

+ Provide general production test support and triage for production line operators.

+ Perform root cause troubleshooting at the functional board and test instrument level.

+ Test the security and compliance of test stands.

+ Ensure network connectivity on test stands.

+ Update documentation and manage tickets for test-related IT issues.

+ Deploy Windows 11 upgrades on test stands and configure them correctly.

Essential Qualifications

+ Troubleshooting and electronics expertise.

+ Recent graduates in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply. Associates level will be given consideration.

+ 2+ years of technician experience with electro-mechanical systems, specifically focused on testing.

+ Experience in hardware troubleshooting and scripting (Python ideally).

+ Experience in triage and root cause problem-solving for software, hardware, and IT issues.

+ Proficiency in using a computer to handle tickets.

+ Strong communication skills for interfacing with multiple organizational parts.

Other Skills & Qualifications

+ Programming or scripting skills are strongly preferred.

+ Engineering experience that facilitates learning programming or scripting.

+ Experience with LabVIEW and actual IT experience.

+ Ability to self-study and pick up new skills on the job.

Work Environment

The work environment is set on the manufacturing floor, providing a hands-on and dynamic setting. You will have the opportunity to grow into an engineering role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Beaverton,OR.

Application Deadline

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