• Engineering Technician

    Actalent (East Hartford, CT)


    Job Title: Aerospace Engineering Technician - Machining

    Job Description

    The Engineering Technician provides essential technical and administrative support to the NDE engineering team. This role is pivotal in facilitating the processing and delivery of inspection tools, analyzing NDE data, and tracking inspector assignments and progress. The technician will coordinate inspection assignments, track inspector results, request vendor quotes, monitor progress to meet schedule requirements, and verify compliance upon delivery. The primary goal of the R&D Lab is to create a universal inspection method for all aerospace parts across various aerospace companies by performing and perfecting non-destructive evaluations like Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Borescope Techniques.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide technical and inventory support under the direction of NDE Engineers for commercial and military engines.

    + Prepare parts for Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), clean parts post-inspection, package parts, and prepare inspection documentation.

    + Coordinate inspection assignments and track the progress of inspector results.

    + Request quotes from vendors and monitor progress to ensure schedule requirements are met.

    + Verify that requirements are met upon delivery.

    + Communicate effectively with all levels of management and internal and external customers.

    + Utilize root cause analysis and process control tools.

    + Support the training and auditing of NDT systems.

    Essential Skills

    + Associate Degree or 1+ year as a Technician in a Manufacturing Setting.

    + Lab Experience from school or internships.

    + Scientific Theory Experience from school or internships.

    + Proficiency in Excel.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Excellent organizational skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with training and auditing NDT systems.

    + Background in establishing NDT and general quality systems and NDT methods.

    + Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.

    + Ability to work independently.

    + Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal and external customers.

    + Experience with SAP and Microsoft suite.

    + Database management, troubleshooting, machinist apprenticeship, CNC machining.

    + FPI, Eddy Current Testing, Ultrasonic Testing.

    + Advanced degree or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

    + Experience in NDE, measurement/instrumentation, design, and report writing.

    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 East Hartford,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.