Engineering Technician

Actalent Horseheads, NY $25 - $35
Contract Entry Level

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Support production activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment by performing quality and diagnostic tasks, collaborating with engineers, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform quality and diagnostic tasks according to written instructions and product specifications
  • Work collaboratively on an engineering team alongside manufacturing engineers
  • Follow established, routine procedures with close oversight and escalate complex issues to senior staff or supervisors
  • Maintain an organized and efficient workstation following 5S and general workplace organization standards
  • Inspect work for accuracy and compliance with requirements
  • Follow visual aids, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
  • Maintain accurate production records and logs in manual or digital formats
  • Participate in cross-functional communication to report issues, support corrective actions, and improve processes

Requirements

  • Experience in engineering, troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, electronics, schematic interpretation, assembly, and wiring
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • Basic computer skills including data entry, recordkeeping, and navigating software tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work through routine tasks independently

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience
  • Entry level with experience in engineering, troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, or electronics

Nice to Have

  • Capability to respond to shifting priorities, production deadlines, and occasional interruptions
  • Willingness to work overtime if required

Skills

5S *

* Required skills

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
401(k) retirement plan
Transportation benefits
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

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