Hardware Technician

Description

Responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of the Systems Integration Lab (SInteL), ensuring equipment readiness, consumables management, and providing technical assistance to lab users. This role is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting integration testing activities. Responsibilities - Maintain lab equipment operational readiness through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting - Keep the lab clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards - Establish and manage consumables inventory; ensure continuous availability - Conduct initial lab needs assessment and develop improvement plans - Provide daily on-site technical support (light soldering, wire fabrication, space setup) - Optimize test bench and equipment scheduling to maximize utilization - Support department test vehicle usage and access via Fleet Management System (FMS) - Document all activities including maintenance logs, inventory records, and user support logs

Skills

Hardware, Soldering

Top Skills Details

Hardware,Soldering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications - Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field - 3-5 years in lab operations, hardware maintenance, or technical support - Familiarity with automotive systems and integration testing preferred Skills - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills - Ability to perform light soldering and wire fabrication - Excellent organizational and documentation skills - Knowledge of safety and compliance standards in lab environments - Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams Tools & Technologies - Fleet Management System (FMS) - Microsoft Suite (Excel, SharePoint for inventory tracking) - Basic electrical tools for soldering and wiring

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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.

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