Actalent

Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Equipment Maintenance Technician to support our distribution operations. Under general supervisory direction, you will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and process issues, performing and documenting machine maintenance procedures, and partnering with engineering to develop and improve methods and practices. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration procedures; author related documentation.
• Maintain inventory of equipment spare parts and manage reordering.
• Troubleshoot process, material, or equipment issues to reduce downtime and improve yields.
• Conduct maintenance on automated PC and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Design and implement changes to equipment, tooling, and fixtures to enhance reliability.
• Revise documentation and processes to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors/suppliers for procurement and installation of equipment.
• Support engineering team with validation plans and reports.
• Participate in Value Improvement Projects (VIP) and other cost-saving initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data for process optimization and scrap reduction.
• Work with internal teams to improve material quality and delivery timelines.
• Train and provide technical support to warehouse personnel and technicians.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, training, or apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Experience with automated conveyor and print/apply systems.
• Proficiency in PLC ladder logic troubleshooting (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Background in distribution operations.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Familiarity with Zebra industrial printers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Duluth, GA 30097.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $50.00/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 Duluth,GA 30097.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.