Electrical Technician

Actalent; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Technician in Peoria, IL to support operator control systems and electronic components. You will help ensure purchased components meet internal standards through spec development, supplier evaluation, and component validation.

You will collaborate with internal customers to define requirements for new products, assess supplier capabilities, and participate in lab-based testing activities, including writing test plans to validate supplied components.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electronics or related field.
• Hands-on electronics experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with J1939 data-link protocols.
• Experience with test plans and lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support operator control systems and electronic components.
• Ensure components meet internal standards via specs and supplier evaluation.
• Write specifications and vet suppliers.
• Define technical requirements for new products.
• Assess suppliers for capabilities and timelines.
• Validate components with suppliers.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic issues in the field.
• Develop and document test plans for components.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting with meters and scopes.
• Read electrical schematics to diagnose issues.
• Apply circuitry and J1939 knowledge for diagnostics.
• Conduct lab testing for performance and reliability.
• Document test results and recommendations.
• Support software/firmware aspects as needed.
• Maintain a safe lab environment.

Skills

Hands-on electronics aptitude

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Datalink protocols (J1939)

Test equipment (multimeter, oscillosco

Soldering/electronic repair

Radio, lights, batteries experience

Circuitry understanding

Lab testing & test plans

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical or electronics Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Multimeters

Micrometers

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Job Description

The Electrical Technician supports operator control systems and related electronic components, with a primary focus on radios, lights, batteries, and similar equipment. In this role, you help ensure that purchased finished components meet strict internal standards by contributing to specification development, supplier evaluation, and component validation. You collaborate with internal customers to define requirements for new product introductions, assess suppliers’ capabilities, and participate in lab-based testing activities, including writing test plans to validate supplied components.

Responsibilities

• Support operator control systems, including radios, lights, batteries, joysticks, keypads, and ignition switches.

• Work with purchased finished electronic components to ensure they meet internal quality and performance standards.

• Contribute to writing specifications for electronic components and assist in vetting suppliers against these specifications.

• Collaborate with internal customers to define technical requirements for new product introductions.

• Assess and evaluate suppliers to confirm they can meet defined technical requirements and project timelines.

• Work with suppliers to validate components, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer expectations.

• Assist with field resolution activities by troubleshooting electrical and electronic issues related to supported components.

• Participate in lab work, including developing and writing test plans to validate supplied components.

• Perform hands‑on electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repair using tools such as multimeters, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose issues and verify proper circuit design and implementation.

• Apply knowledge of circuitry, datalink protocols, and J1939 to support system diagnostics and component validation.

• Conduct lab testing on components and systems to verify performance, reliability, and adherence to specifications.

• Document test results, observations, and recommendations to support continuous improvement of components and supplier performance.

• Support software and firmware‑related aspects of electronic components as needed, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient lab environment while handling electronic equipment and test instruments.

Essential Skills

• Electrical or electronics Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

• Strong hands‑on electronics and electrical aptitude.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics.

• Solid understanding of circuitry and electronic component behavior.

• Experience with datalink protocols, including J1939.

• Proficiency using test and measurement tools such as multimeters, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.

• Ability to perform soldering and electronic repair work on components and assemblies.

• Experience working with batteries, radios, joysticks, keypads, and ignition switches.

• Understanding of software and firmware concepts as they relate to electronic components.

• Capability to conduct lab testing and follow structured test procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience writing or contributing to test plans for validating electronic components.

• Background in supplier assessment or component validation is beneficial.

• Familiarity with datalink communication and electronics troubleshooting in a lab environment.

• Comfort working with a variety of electronic systems used in operator controls and related equipment.

Work Environment

This is a lab‑based role in an air‑conditioned building, working primarily with electronic components and test equipment. You spend most of your time in a controlled laboratory environment, using tools such as multimeters, micrometers, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment to test and troubleshoot components. The work involves close collaboration with internal teams and suppliers while following established lab procedures and safety practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• 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 Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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