Electrical Engineering Technician

$62,400 - $93,600/Yr

Actalent - Wilmington, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Wilmington, MA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Engineering Technician role at Actalent involves collaborating with design and test engineers to build and test prototype mobile robots. This position is focused on hands-on work with complex electromechanical products, requiring the technician to implement test tools, collect and analyze data, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in prototype hardware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and test engineers to build and test prototype mobile robots.
• Build and implement test tools, fixtures, and facilities.
• Instrument systems and collect test data for development and failure analysis investigations.
• Execute product validation and verification tests in both field and lab environments.
• Meticulously log data and outcomes and communicate them effectively within the team.
• Debug mechanical and electrical issues on prototype hardware and recommend solutions.

Requirements

• Experience with complex electromechanical products, robotics, or automation.
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
• Experience using mills, lathes, and welding is a plus.
• Proficiency in running software scripts to execute tests, with familiarity in Linux, Python, Bash.
• Demonstrated ability to be very hands-on.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with new product development and introduction (NPI).
• Skilled in troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
• Experience with oscilloscopes and data analysis.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

• 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)