Electrical Test Technician

Job Title: EMC Technician - Associate Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team that provides EMC testing for global design teams, working on next-generation electronics including fully electric machines, autonomous systems, controls, sensors, and displays. In this role, you will support projects in the lab by maintaining equipment, executing functional evaluations, and performing various test activities such as performance, electrical, environmental, and durability evaluations. You will integrate with fellow technicians and engineering staff, contributing to the development and validation testing.

Responsibilities

• Help setup test environments for clients.

• Run a variety of tests and troubleshoot any failures that occur.

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

• Document test results accurately and comprehensively.

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

• Work closely with EMC Engineers to provide consulting on EMC designs and regulations.

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

• Analyze field returns and perform basic functional evaluations and other directed testing.

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

Essential Skills

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

• 2-year electronics degree or applicable experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electronics.

• Understanding of EMC, RF, or PCB.

• Basic electronics concepts such as capacitance.

• Skills in soldering, crimping, and reading circuit diagrams.

• Understanding of Radio Frequency physics.

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

• Proficiency with electronic lab equipment like Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Amplifiers, Signal Generators, and Network Analyzers.

• General computer skills, including MS Office.

Work Environment

The position is located at PPG, providing a great opportunity to work on EMC technology in a collaborative and innovative environment. The role involves working closely with a team of technicians and engineers in a lab setting.

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 Feb 28, 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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