Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering TechnicianJob Description

This Engineering Technician role focuses on setting up, testing, and validating smart units before deployment to client sites. You will diagnose hardware, software, and electronic issues, collaborate closely with research and development and support engineers, and ensure each unit meets performance and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work onsite with exposure to both office and production environments and the potential to transition into future projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up smart units for deployment to client sites, ensuring each unit is configured according to specifications.
• Perform detailed testing and validation of all smart units prior to installation to confirm proper operation and performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues, including component-level problems and connectivity faults.
• Identify and resolve software issues related to smart units, including configuration, communication, and functionality problems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electronics issues using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively to assemble, adjust, or repair smart units as needed.
• Conduct electronics troubleshooting and testing to verify circuit integrity and system reliability.
• Work closely with research and development (R&D) engineers via phone or other communication channels to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with support engineers to address field feedback, system errors, and performance concerns.
• Document test results, validation outcomes, and any issues identified during setup and testing.
• Follow established procedures and best practices for testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support ongoing improvements to testing and validation processes by providing clear feedback and observations.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude while working at the client site.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in electronics troubleshooting and testing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and electronics issues in smart units or similar systems.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools for assembly, adjustment, and repair tasks.
• Understanding of RFID technology and RFID software.
• Understanding of information technology concepts, including connectivity and networked devices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical and analytical approach.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Effective communication skills to work with R&D and support engineers remotely.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to build positive working relationships at the client site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with smart devices, embedded systems, or similar electronic equipment.
• Experience working in environments that combine office and production activities.
• Comfort working directly at client locations and representing the technical team onsite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when performing testing and validation.
• Interest in participating in future projects and expanding technical responsibilities.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at a client location in Plano and involves a mix of office and production floor environments. You will work hands-on with smart units, electronics, and RFID-related equipment, using hand tools and test instruments as part of daily activities. The position requires regular interaction with remote R&D and support engineers via phone or other communication tools. The work setting emphasizes practical, technical problem-solving and collaboration, with opportunities to transition into new projects as they arise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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