Engineering technician

Job Title: Prototype Engineering Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Prototype Engineering Technician, where you will design and construct prototype components and equipment. Your technical expertise will contribute to the development of new or improved products, working closely with internal departments such as R&D, Quality, and Advance Operations. You will prioritize, schedule, and modify designs to produce prototypes and equipment that meet engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct prototype components and equipment.

• Perform a wide variety of technical work leading to new or improved products.

• Collaborate with internal departments for direct support during research and new product development.

• Prioritize, schedule, and modify designs to produce prototypes and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with documentation procedures and engineering standards.

• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and project managers to meet timelines.

• Ensure prototypes, equipment, and results are obtained.

• Submit periodic reports on assigned topics to direct manager.

• Document designs using CAD systems.

• Investigate, evaluate, and troubleshoot testing failures.

Essential Skills

• Engineering and troubleshooting skills.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Experience with oscilloscopes, soldering, and test equipment.

• Proficiency in data logging and collection.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• 3+ years of related technical experience preferred.

• 1+ years of CAD/CAM experience (CREO experience preferred).

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite 100% of the time at our Portage, MI location. Employees will enjoy 2 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays. work environment is collaborative, involving coordination with various departments and external partners.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/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 Portage,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.