• Engineering Technician

    Actalent (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Job Title: Engineering Technician – Entry-Level Opportunity

     

    Kickstart your engineering career in a dynamic R&D environment!

     

    We’re looking for a motivated individual with a passion for building, testing, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and the chance to collaborate closely with engineers on real-world product development. If you’re an entry-level electrical or mechanical engineer eager to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity.

    Why You’ll Love This Role

    + Hands-On Engineering Experience: Work directly with small-scale electro-mechanical systems in a lab setting.

    + Influence Product Design: Contribute to Design for Manufacturability and implementation decisions.

    + Collaborative Environment: Partner with experienced engineers and technicians to bring innovative products to life.

    + Career Growth: Gain exposure to advanced assembly techniques, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes.

    What You’ll Do

    + Assemble, test, and troubleshoot components, products, and systems.

    + Use hand tools, soldering equipment, and precision instruments to build and maintain assemblies.

    + Inspect components for quality and ensure compliance with engineering specifications.

    + Document test results and maintain accurate production records.

    + Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

    + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Education: Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

    + Skills & Interests:

    + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

    + Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and preliminary documentation.

    + Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments.

    + Basic knowledge of soldering, crimping, and PCBA work (training provided if needed).

    + Bonus Points For:

    + Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 soldering standards.

    + Exposure to ERP/MRP systems or Lean/Six Sigma principles.

    + A&P or ASE certifications.

    Work Environment

    You’ll work in a state-of-the-art R&D lab, collaborating with engineers on innovative projects. Personal protective equipment is provided to ensure a safe and productive environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

    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 Pittsburgh,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 27, 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.