Engineering Technician

Actalent; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short and long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Bradenton, FL seeks an Engineering Technician to build complete machines from the ground up, not maintenance work.

You will assemble mechanical systems, install components, perform precision alignment, and troubleshoot during build, test and startup, partnering with engineering to meet specs. Occasional onsite installs are included.

This fully onsite role operates Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, contract to hire with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on building full machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with assembly, integration, and system troubleshooting.
• Capacity to work independently and solve complex build challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build custom automation machines from scratch.
• Assemble mechanical systems and subassemblies using drawings.
• Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical components.
• Perform precision alignment and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during build, test, startup.
• Collaborate with engineering to meet specs.
• Support testing, validation, and commissioning (including onsite installs).
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized build environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

Engineering Technician

Build complete machines from the ground up. Join a team designing and assembling custom automation equipment where your hands-on expertise directly brings complex systems to life.

What You’ll Do

• Build custom automation machines from scratch, not maintenance work

• Assemble and integrate mechanical systems, subassemblies, and full machine builds using drawings and schematics

• Install and connect mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical components

• Perform precision alignment, tuning, and system integration

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during build, test, and startup

• Partner with engineering to ensure machines meet performance and design specs

• Support equipment testing, validation, and commissioning (including occasional onsite installs)

• Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized build environment

What You Bring

• 3+ years

• Proven experience building full machines, not just maintaining or repairing equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layouts

• Hands-on experience with assembly, integration, and system troubleshooting

• Ability to work independently, think critically, and solve complex build challenges

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on custom, one-of-a-kind machines without no repetitive production work

• High-visibility role with direct impact on finished equipment

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong engineering partnership

• Opportunity to join a top local employer with long-term potential

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bradenton, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Bradenton,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.