Prototype Technician

Job Title: Prototype Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Prototype Technician, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the build of test equipment. This equipment is vital for various automotive clients and contributes significantly to projects at major automotive companies worldwide. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, this role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble emissions analyzers from the ground up for delivery to customer sites.
• Perform calibration and assembly of electrical and mechanical components.
• Diagnose issues with returned units and complete in-house repairs and full refurbishment of older equipment.
• Provide technical support to end customers via phone or Microsoft Teams.

Essential Skills

• In-depth knowledge of electronics repair and ability to troubleshoot to component level.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on industrial, automation, or testing equipment with the ability to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic test equipment.
• Ability to work on-site in Ann Arbor 5 days per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in emissions level troubleshooting and repair is preferred.
• Technical Associate's Degree is preferred but not required with hands-on experience.
• Military experience is advantageous.
• Experience from competitors such as AVL or any emissions equipment supplier is preferred.

Work Environment

The position requires the technician to be on-site at the Ann Arbor location five days per week. There is limited flexibility for occasional work-from-home days, which may be granted in special circumstances such as severe weather. On remote workdays, technicians must remain fully accessible and maintain communication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/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 Ann Arbor,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.

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] for other accommodation options.