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Job Title: Engineering Technician

Placement Type: 9 Month Contract to Hire

Pay: Up to $44.50

Location: Kirkland, WA

Job Description

The Engineering Technician works under limited direction/supervision and is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the production of electronic products, parts, equipment, and systems, including digital and analog electronic products. This position is performed onsite in Kirkland, WA with a 5x8 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work in accordance with drawings and schematics, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals, and all other applicable engineering and production specifications.

• Perform acceptance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test consoles on newly manufactured products and product returns.

• Perform manual testing and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment such as multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, and oscilloscopes.

• Troubleshoot PCB assemblies with embedded processors and FPGAs to the component level using lab equipment.

• Replace components level solder to J-STD-001 and workmanship to IPC-A-610.

• Build product and test cables as needed.

• Apply knowledge and experience using reasoning logic to determine root cause analysis to the component level.

• Work closely with other teams within the company to ensure integrated and cohesive product development.

• Document findings in reports including detailed descriptions of testing performed, resulting failures, and initial root cause investigation results.

• Quickly come up to speed on unfamiliar hardware and tools.

Essential Skills

• Soldering

• Troubleshooting

• Automated testing

• Manual testing

• Documentation writing

• Interpreting schematics

• Knowledge of bill of materials

• CAD drawings

• Experience with Jira

• Building cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in industries with a focus on high reliability and compliance, such as aerospace, defense, or medical.

• Knowledge of circuit boards, electronic equipment, systems composed of highly integrated components such as FPGAs and microcontrollers, and software, including applications and programming.

• Above average personal skills for working directly with our manufacturer and customers.

• Great computer, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in soldering to meet the workmanship standard of IPC-A-610.

• Self-directed task management.

• Fluent spoken and written English.

• AA degree in Electronic Technology, or equivalent knowledge through experience or other recognized educational institution (preferred).

Work Environment

Onsite lab and engineering office with a 5x8 schedule, Monday to Friday. The team currently consists of three members and is looking to add two additional headcount.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $44.50

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 Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.