Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Technician
Job Description
The role involves performing a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. The technician will construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems. The work requires interpreting schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions, operating related equipment, conducting tests, and reporting data in a prescribed format. The role excludes technicians working in production or quality assurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform integration, assembly, and testing of new systems vehicles and auxiliary equipment from work instructions and assembly drawings.
- Engage in testing and troubleshooting with engineering and software development to identify and correct system-level problems with vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
- Read and understand diagnostic data and technical schematics.
- Set up and use test equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other input/output electronic test equipment.
- Perform basic soldering tasks.
- Troubleshoot complex analog and digital circuits down to the component level.
- Make recommendations to improve current procedures and assist Manufacturing Engineering in implementing new procedures.
- Work within prescribed procedures to produce a sufficient quantity of working PWBA's, assemblies, or modules to support the Master Production Schedule.
- Discuss technical problems encountered during troubleshooting or testing with Engineering.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in troubleshooting, soldering, electronics, and electrical work.
- Ability to read and understand schematics and perform electronic assembly.
- Competence in using oscilloscopes and test equipment.
- Basic soldering skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year technical degree in a related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- J-STD soldering certification, or ability to obtain.
- IPC 610 certification for the Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, or ability to obtain.
- IPC 620 certification for Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, or ability to obtain.
Work Environment
Join a dynamic team developing cutting edge products
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wareham, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.50/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 Wareham,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
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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