Job Information
Actalent Engineering Technician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Engineering TechnicianJob Description
The Engineering Technician has the unique responsibility for bringing early-stage engineering designs to life through prototype fabrication and testing. This role plays a crucial role in supporting this process by providing technical expertise, performing experiments, collecting data, carrying out various tasks, and providing feedback and suggestions. This position requires independent work while simultaneously working and communicating closely with multiple engineers and technicians. Some tasks that the Engineering Technician is asked to perform have either never been attempted before or not attempted under the same constraints. This means that the Engineering Technician is often asked to complete tasks in a short period of time with little, or incomplete information being provided. Close communication between the Project Engineer and the Engineering Technician is required to come up with solutions to challenging problems. The Engineering Technician is a true problem solver with an innovative spirit and a high attention to detail.
Hard Skills
Interpretation of engineering drawings and procedures
Measurement sensor installation and data acquisition setup
Test plan development and testing safety reviews
Working with vendors to source components and hardware
Fabrication schedule management
Electro-mechanical skills
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving
Innovative spirit
High attention to detail
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Work Environment
30% in the office design and drafting using SolidWorks for jigs and fixtures or product or machine process adjustments. The other 70% will be on the manufacturing floor doing a wide variety of things such as testing, test collection, test setup, data collection, non-destructive inspection of fabrication, light prototype assembly (mechanically and electrically), 1st article inspection, and other hands-on activities.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.