Electronic/mechanical Technician

Actalent; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician for a 100% onsite role in SPRINGFIELD, VA. You will assemble, wire, and test electronic boards and electro-mechanical systems, interpreting blueprints and wiring diagrams, with a focus on quality and safety.

The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration with engineers and operations, and contributing to process improvements in a production environment using standard tools and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree or technical certification in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics for assembly tasks.
• Experience with basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a production/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test electronic boards, systems and cabling.
• Follow procedures to ensure safety and quality.
• Use tools to assemble and secure components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical issues.
• Perform functional tests to verify performance and reliability.
• Document assembly work and changes accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations to meet production goals.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

Wiring & harnessing

Hand tools & crimping

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical cert in electrical/mechanical fields

Tools

Crimping tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembly TechnicianJob Description

This role focuses on the hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of electronic circuit boards, systems, and associated cabling and harnesses within an equipment manufacturing environment. The Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician applies a broad understanding of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical concepts to build, wire, troubleshoot, and repair complex products used in advanced nondestructive inspection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of hands-on tasks related to the assembly, integration, and testing of electronic circuit boards, systems, and associated cabling and harnessing.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical assembly work in an equipment manufacturing environment, following established procedures and quality standards.
• Wire electrical boxes and electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring accurate connections and adherence to wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic diagrams to assemble, connect, and route components and wiring correctly.
• Use hand tools and assembly equipment to build, crimp, fasten, and secure components and harnesses in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on assemblies and systems to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of electrical and mechanical problems associated with the current product line and supporting machinery.
• Conduct functional tests on assembled electronics, electro-mechanical products, and systems to verify performance and reliability.
• Follow documented assembly and test procedures to ensure consistency, safety, and product quality.
• Collaborate daily with operations team members, engineers, and technicians to support production goals and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assembly work, wiring changes, and troubleshooting activities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance assembly processes, test methods, and product reliability.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent education in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic diagrams for assembly and wiring tasks.
• Experience performing basic electrical troubleshooting on circuit boards, wiring, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience performing basic mechanical troubleshooting on assemblies, components, and supporting machinery.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing a variety of electrical and mechanical problems in a production or equipment manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with hand tools commonly used for electrical and mechanical assembly, including crimping tools and related equipment.
• Ability to read and apply schematic diagrams and technical documentation to perform electronic and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all assembly, wiring, and testing activities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with technicians, engineers, and operations staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in electro-mechanical assembly, electronic assembly, or electromechanical products.
• Experience with electrical box wiring or robotics mechanics.
• Familiarity with programming related to equipment setup or testing (as applicable to the role).
• Comfort working with ultrasonic and advanced inspection technologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work from and contribute to process documentation, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Interest in supporting technologies used for nondestructive inspection of bonded wafers, packaged semiconductors, microprocessors, and industrial products.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in a production and equipment manufacturing environment focused on advanced scanning acoustic microscope technology for nondestructive inspection applications. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available as long as core hours are covered. You will work closely with a small, collaborative operations team, interacting regularly with approximately 7–8 colleagues within a group of about 11 operations team members and an 18-person onsite staff overall. The environment involves regular use of hand tools, assembly equipment, and test instruments, with a focus on precision, quality, and safety in handling electronic and electro-mechanical components.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SPRINGFIELD, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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.

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 SPRINGFIELD,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.