Electrical Technician: Systems & Component Validation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Electrical Technician in Peoria, IL to support operator control systems, radios, lights, batteries, and related equipment. You will help ensure components meet internal standards by contributing to specifications, supplier evaluation, and validation.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot with multimeters/oscilloscopes, and participate in lab testing to validate components and support new product introductions. This is a contract role based in Peoria, onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronics.
• Strong hands-on electronics aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics.
• Solid understanding of circuitry and component behavior.
• Experience with J1939 datalink protocols.
• Proficiency with test/measurement tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, micrometers).
• Soldering and electronic repair work experience.
• Experience with batteries, radios, joysticks, keypads, and ignition switches.
• Knowledge of software/firmware concepts related to components.
• Capability to perform lab testing and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support operator control systems (radios, lights, batteries, joysticks, keypads, ignition switches).
• Ensure purchased components meet internal standards; assist in spec development and supplier evaluation.
• Contribute to writing specifications and vetting suppliers.
• Define technical requirements for new product introductions with internal customers.
• Assess suppliers for capability and timelines.
• Validate components with suppliers to meet standards and customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic issues in the field; assist with lab testing and test plan development.
• Develop and document test plans to validate supplied components.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting using MDOs and related tools.
• Read electrical schematics to diagnose issues and verify circuit design.
• Support lab-based testing and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Degree in electrical/electronics

Hands-on electronics aptitude

Read electrical schematics

Circuitry understanding

Datalink protocols (J1939)

Test & measurement tools (DMM, osc., m

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in electrical/electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Micrometers

Job description

Actalent is hiring an Electrical Technician in Peoria, IL to support operator control systems, radios, lights, batteries, and related equipment. You will help ensure components meet internal standards by contributing to specifications, supplier evaluation, and validation.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot with multimeters/oscilloscopes, and participate in lab testing to validate components and support new product introductions. This is a contract role based in Peoria, onsite.