Engineering technician / test technician
Engineering Technician - 12 month+ long contract!
More mechanical based.
Prepare informal, and formal, tests reports for both internal and external customers.
Perform testing on prototypes, existing, and competitor products following written test procedures and instructions from testing documents.
Will typically be running 6-8 tests at a time on 3-4 machines
Conduct tests to stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, and environmental functions.
Perform measurements and visual inspections.
Record and document data and photos of products.
Perform routine maintenance of laboratory test equipment and tools.
Assist in assembly and operation of laboratory test equipment.
Purchase laboratory supplies and test fixtures.
Work with, and setup, transducers for pressure, load, torque, strain gage measurements, and thermocouples.
Knowledge of principles of temperature measurement using bi-metal junction and infrared equipment.
3+ years of working in a engineering test lab Experience with calipers, micrometers, height gauges a plus 2 or 4 year college degree related to technical field (mechanical engineering, engineering technology, automotive industry etc. ) Highly preferredMust be able to analyze and interpret data
Blueprint reading a must
Must be able to document test results in excel or other software's
Strong mechanical aptitude PLC experience would be a plus - would be able to then help support development activities
CAD experience a plus - would be able to help design a fixture to perform testing better
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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:
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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 Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 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.
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