Electrical Engineering Technician
About the role
This Engineering Technician role focuses on assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting advanced electromechanical robotic systems and products. You will work with off-road, military, and commercial vehicle platforms, aftermarket autonomy upgrades, custom electronics and enclosures, perception sensors such as stereo cameras and LiDAR, and test fixtures used to validate these systems.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical robotic systems and products across off-road, military, and commercial vehicle platforms.
- Support aftermarket autonomy upgrades, custom electronics and enclosures, perception sensors such as stereo cameras and LiDAR, and test fixtures used to validate these systems.
- Focus on first prototype builds and early-stage engineering development, ensuring systems are assembled and integrated to meet engineering requirements.
- Participate in pilot builds as designs mature, helping transition products from engineering into manufacturing environments.
- Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, install, test, and troubleshoot prototype systems.
- Contribute practical fabrication ideas and provide feedback that improves product design, manufacturability, reliability, and overall quality.
Requirements
- Hands-on electromechanical build experience with strong troubleshooting ability.
- Experience with PCB rework and cable assembly, with the ability to demonstrate these skills during the interview process.
- Proficiency in soldering fine-pitch components, through-hole components, SMT components, ICs, and other electronic assemblies.
- Knowledge of IPC standards for soldering, cable assembly, and PCB workmanship.
- Ability to build cable harnesses and interpret cable drawings and documentation.
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics using tools such as Altium, other EDA tools, SolidWorks, and CAD models.
- Skill in using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, and multimeters for system testing and troubleshooting.
- Strong ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team focused on shared goals.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Clearance to handle sensitive information and perform hands-on electromechanical builds safely, including lifting components and assemblies as required.
Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
- CAD experience, including familiarity with mechanical or electrical CAD tools such as SolidWorks and EDA platforms.
- Genuine enthusiasm for an environment where job titles do not limit opportunities to contribute, learn, and succeed.
- Demonstrated ability to recommend productivity improvements and identify tooling needs.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support product testing, installation, or customer-facing work.
- Comfort working from high-level engineering documentation rather than detailed step-by-step work instructions.
Skills
- Electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Practical fabrication ideas.
- Feedback for design improvements.
- Initial assembly processes and procedures.
- Productivity improvements.
- Tooling needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- 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 coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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:
Work Environment
You will work in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment focused on early-stage development of electromechanical robotic systems. The role involves frequent collaboration with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and hands-on work with off-road, military, and commercial vehicle platforms, aftermarket autonomy upgrades, custom electronics and enclosures, and perception sensors such as stereo cameras and LiDAR. You will use tools such as oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, multimeters, soldering equipment, and various hand tools, as well as software including Altium and other EDA tools, SolidWorks, and CAD applications. The work includes prototype and pilot build activities, system testing, and troubleshooting in both lab and shop settings, with occasional travel to support product testing, installation, or customer-facing projects. The environment encourages practical problem-solving, continuous learning, and active contribution to design, process improvements, and overall product quality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.
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. 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 for other accommodation options.