Electrical Lab Technician

Electrical Lab Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team providing EMC testing to global design teams. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge electronics for equipment, including fully electric machines, autonomous systems, controls, sensors, and displays. As a Support Technician within the Component Products Department, you will support lab projects by maintaining equipment, executing functional evaluations, and performing select test activities. Your work will include performance, electrical, environmental, and durability evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up tests for clients.

• Conduct testing procedures and troubleshoot failures during tests.

• Provide regulatory and RF physics consulting to clients when possible.

• Document test results and ensure accuracy.

• Collaborate with Senior Technicians to plan tests and maintain test equipment.

• Work with EMC Engineers to offer EMC consulting on design and regulations.

• Assist clients in troubleshooting their products and ensure test methods cover possible field conditions.

• Analyze field returns and perform basic functional evaluations.

• Log metrics and ensure test equipment is well-maintained according to schedules.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting of electrical or mechanical systems, such as repairing vehicles or building computers.

• 2-year electronics degree or equivalent applicable experience.

• Basic electronics knowledge, including concepts like capacitance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering, crimping, and reading circuit diagrams.

• Understanding of Radio Frequency physics.

• Experience with ham radio or software-defined radio as a work or hobby.

• General electronics experience.

• Familiarity with electronic lab equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Amplifiers, Signal Generators, and Network Analyzers.

• Proficiency in general computer use and MS Office applications.

Work Environment

The role offers a great opportunity to work on EMC technology in a collaborative environment with a focus on growth and development. You will integrate with a team of technicians and engineering staff, contributing to the development and validation testing processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/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 Chillicothe,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.