Engineering Technician

Actalent · Beaverton, OR · Today

On-siteManagement$25–$33/hrContract

Responsibilities

Repair customer-owned test and measurement instruments.
Run instruments through automated test stations upon arrival.
Review and analyze test data outputs to identify failures in components such as front-end boards, acquisition boards, and motherboards.
Make informed technical decisions on whether to repair or swap boards.
Cook up coordination with assemblers for board removal and installation, and with calibration operators for re-testing.
Ensure instruments pass testing, are shipped back, and customers are billed.
Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at the modular and component levels.
Communicate repair trends, product failures, and recurring issues to relevant teams.
Interface directly with customers requiring repair or limited calibration support.
Escalate unusual or complex product issues to engineering or specialized support groups.
Complete calibration data sheets with accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain documentation for customer requirements, quality records, ISO compliance, and reporting systems.

Requirements

Formal electronics foundation with an Associate’s degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology, technical trade school, or military technical background.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering will also be considered if someone is committed to a Technician start to their career path.
Understanding of general electronics fundamentals.
Ability to perform logical and algorithmic troubleshooting.
Proficiency in repair, engineering, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with electronics, schematics, and mechanical systems.
Experience with test and measurement equipment, and automated testing procedures.
Strong data-driven troubleshooting skills.
Able to interpret test data and understand block diagrams.

Qualifications

Experience in a service environment.
Customer-facing communication skills.
Familiarity with Tektronix, Keysight, or Anritsu instruments.
Open to new graduates from strong programs or early-career technicians with solid fundamentals and great growth mindsets.

Skills

Formal electronics foundation.
Ability to perform logical and algorithmic troubleshooting.
Proficiency in repair, engineering, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with electronics, schematics, and mechanical systems.
Experience with test and measurement equipment, and automated testing procedures.
Strong data-driven troubleshooting skills.
Able to interpret test data and understand block diagrams.

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 Schedule

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, OR.

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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.