Electronic Prototype & Test Technician

Actalent; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electronic Assembler for an onsite role in Reading, PA. The position involves building and testing engineering prototypes, validating processes, and supporting transition to production. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and product readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, electrical testing, debugging, and documentation in a fast-paced R&D-to-manufacturing environment. Contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics testing and prototyping.
• Ability to read drawings, work instructions and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and test engineering prototypes, development units, and pre-production products.
• Support the transition of new products from R&D into manufacturing by validating processes, procedures, and tooling.
• Set up, operate, and optimize complex manufacturing and prototype fabrication processes.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and RF testing using specialized equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues using root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Design Eng., Manufacturing Eng., R&D, and Quality teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Prototype assembly

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

PCB assembly

Documentation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Network analyzers

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electronic Assembler for an onsite role in Reading, PA. The position involves building and testing engineering prototypes, validating processes, and supporting transition to production. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and product readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, electrical testing, debugging, and documentation in a fast-paced R&D-to-manufacturing environment. Contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay.