Engineering Technician

As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for building prototype equipment, testing and evaluating refrigeration systems, and designing, building, and maintaining life cycle test stands. You will conduct agency approval testing of new and revised equipment and create engineering laboratory reports that document setup, procedure, and results. You will also participate in design engineering activities from concept design to end-of-life analysis and build proof of concept breadboards at system and unit levels from sketches, blueprints, and/or dialogue requested by engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype equipment.
• Test and evaluate refrigeration systems.
• Design, build, and maintain life cycle test stands.
• Conduct agency approval testing of new and revised equipment.
• Create engineering laboratory reports that document setup, procedure, and results.
• Participate in design engineering activities from concept design to end-of-life analysis.
• Build proof of concept breadboards at system and unit levels from sketches, blueprints, and/or dialogue requested by engineers.

• Engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or electronic fields.
• Experience as a model maker or machine builder.
• Ability to read and create mechanical engineering drawings and electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure, quick turn environments.

• Associate's degree in Mechanical, Electronic, or Electrical technology or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology.
• 2+ years of experience working in an engineering lab.
• Knowledge of safety requirements around electrical products up to 120V.
• Refrigeration or regulatory testing experience is highly desired.

The role is based in the Engineering test lab, which is a very clean environment. Part of your responsibilities will include maintaining this cleanliness, such as sweeping up and wiping down surfaces.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Rockton,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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