Engineering Lab Technician

Actalent; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Plano, TX is seeking a Lab Technician to conduct electrical testing and evaluation of products in compliance with safety standards. The role involves writing detailed reports and maintaining clear communication with the project team.

Based in a testing lab environment, you will work onsite under the guidance of a project engineer and the safety team, contributing to a speed-to-market of new products.

Qualifications

• Experience in appliance and/or electronics.
• Electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with hand tools and testing/troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and evaluation on a variety of products.
• Write comprehensive reports based on testing results.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding testing procedures and results.
• Utilize hand tools and testing equipment for troubleshooting and evaluation.
• Develop and follow test plans for electrical and mechanical testing.
• Maintain document control related to testing and evaluation processes.

Skills

Electronics experience

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Hand tools testing

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

This role involves conducting electrical testing and evaluation of various products in compliance with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards. The position also includes writing detailed reports and maintaining effective communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and evaluation on a variety of products.
• Write comprehensive reports based on testing results.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding testing procedures and results.
• Utilize hand tools and testing equipment for troubleshooting and evaluation.
• Develop and follow test plans for electrical and mechanical testing.
• Maintain document control related to testing and evaluation processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in appliance and/or electronics.
• Electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with hand tools and testing/troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with HVAC systems and electronics.
• Experience in mechanical testing and appliance technology.

Work Environment

The position is based in a testing lab and chamber environment. The lab technician will report to a project engineer and receive daily guidance from them, while ultimately reporting under the functional safety team. The role offers the opportunity to work with innovative technology and resources as part of a growing team focused on bringing new products to market.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.