Lead Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician
Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support assembly and manufacturing operations. This direct labor role focuses on providing technical support, troubleshooting, pilot builds, training, and process support. The Engineering Technician will serve as a bridge between engineering and the production floor, offering hands-on problem solving, guidance, and knowledge transfer to manufacturing associates. The role involves supporting new product introductions, assisting with first-time builds, troubleshooting production issues, and training operators on processes and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and electronic issues on the floor.
• Support new product development and pilot builds, including building first-article or first-time units before release to production.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help train manufacturing associates and technicians through formal or informal training.
• Review, update, and follow work instructions and processes.
• Work collaboratively with process engineers, product engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Spend time split between bench/desk work (approx. 40–50%) and floor support, communication, and coordination (approx. 50–60%).
• Support production as needed during overtime and occasional weekend rotations.

• Hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or technical support.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Comfortable providing technical guidance or direction to others.

• Willingness to work onsite, full-time, with flexibility for overtime and occasional weekends.

This role requires working onsite with a split between bench/desk work and floor support. The position includes support during overtime and occasional weekends. The work environment is highly interactive, requiring strong communication and collaboration with various engineering and manufacturing personnel.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Pottstown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.