R&D Engineering Technician: Prototype Systems (Lab & Field)

Actalent; Redmond; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax & Roth options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to assemble prototype systems, run experiments, and generate documentation. The role spans both lab and outdoor field settings, with potential travel for field installations.

Responsibilities include building mechanical/electrical/thermal subsystems, running tests, and creating drawings and procedures. The position is contract-to-hire and onsite in Redmond, WA, paying $55/hr and including standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical training or an associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and CAD.
• Experience with PLCs or microcontrollers.
• 3D printing experience and familiarity with pumps/heaters/piping is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in industrial process environments.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype systems by assembling mechanical, electrical, and thermal components from drawings and instructions.
• Run and monitor lab tests, operate equipment, collect data, and document results.
• Create assembly instructions, design docs, test procedures, and drawings.
• Identify improvements to speed up recurring builds and tests.
• Decide when to be precise versus quick testing with off-the-shelf parts.
• Support field deployments by fabricating, testing, documenting, and shipping equipment; travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Electrical intuition

Systems assembly & testing

Reading drawings

Prioritization

Ownership & adaptability

Lab & field work

Education

Technical training / associate degree

Military technical training

Tools

CAD

PLCs or microcontrollers

Instrumentation & data acquisition

3D printing

Job description

Actalent is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to assemble prototype systems, run experiments, and generate documentation. The role spans both lab and outdoor field settings, with potential travel for field installations.

Responsibilities include building mechanical/electrical/thermal subsystems, running tests, and creating drawings and procedures. The position is contract-to-hire and onsite in Redmond, WA, paying $55/hr and including standard benefits.