Job Information
Actalent Engineering Technician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Engineering Technician
Job Description
The Engineering Technician is uniquely responsible for bringing early-stage engineering designs to life through prototype fabrication and testing. This role involves tasks that may have never been attempted or constrained by unique conditions. The Engineering Technician must be able to complete tasks swiftly with limited or incomplete information. If you need detailed answers before starting, this is not the role for you. Close communication between the Project Engineer and the Engineering Technician is essential for solving challenging problems. Strong communication skills are a must. The Engineering Technician is a true problem solver with an innovative spirit and high attention to detail.
Responsibilities include: working with engineers to develop the best approach for fabrication (e.g., design for manufacturability), interpreting engineering drawings and procedures, setting up measurement sensors and data acquisition, developing test plans and conducting safety reviews, sourcing components and hardware from vendors, and managing fabrication schedules.
Hard Skills
Testing
3D CAD
Fabrication
Soft Skills
Problem-solving
Innovative spirit
Attention to detail
Strong communication
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Months.
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, fixtures, or product/machine process adjustments. The other 70% on the manufacturing floor involves various tasks such as testing, test setup, data collection, non-destructive inspection of fabrication, light prototype assembly (mechanically and electrically), and first article inspection.
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.