Job Title: Electronics Test Technician

Job Description

Take direction from electrical and mechanical engineers and the production department for building electromechanical components and systems. Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot and test accordingly. You will solder/rework boards and harnesses/cables, create test harnesses/cables, and assemble test setups with basic input information and guidance. Support engineers in various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from electrical and mechanical engineers and the production department.
• Build electromechanical components and systems.
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot and test accordingly.
• Solder/rework boards and harnesses/cables.
• Create test harnesses/cables.
• Assemble test setups with basic input information and guidance.
• Support engineers in various tasks.

Essential Skills

• Soldering
• Electronics
• Troubleshooting
• PCB
• IPC certification in soldering
• Good troubleshooting skills of electronic motor drives, power converters, and analog circuits

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on capability to build and possibly design test fixtures is a plus.
• Familiarity with Altium, SolidWorks, and/or NX is ideal.
• Associates' degree or 10+ years of experience.

Work Environment

This position is based out of Gastonia, NC, in one of the temporary laboratory pods. The work environment is an R&D type setting for commercial and defense customers, supporting a commercial aerospace project. The team currently consists of 8 engineers and 1 technician, with plans to add more EE Techs to support the increased workload. This business segment designs and manufactures complex motion control components, systems, and subsystems for specialized defense, commercial aerospace, and general industrial applications.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $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:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shelby,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.