Engineering Technician

Actalent; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician to operate and maintain industrial systems used in aerospace component production. This on-site, first-shift role emphasizes vacuum furnaces, gas control systems, and pollution-control equipment to sustain quality and efficiency.

You will load parts per documented configurations, perform regular maintenance, conduct mechanical assembly from drawings, monitor processes, respond to alarms, and support experimental designs to improve

Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly to drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency operating vacuum furnaces and gas control systems.
• Skills in monitoring and diagnosing process-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum furnaces, pumps, gas control, and pollution control equipment.
• Load production systems with parts per documented configuration.
• Perform regular maintenance on systems.
• Assemble mechanically from engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Monitor running processes, respond to alarms, and diagnose issues.

Skills

AS9100 quality systems

Mechanical assembly to drawings

Operate vacuum furnaces

Process monitoring & troubleshooting

Education

AA/AS Degree in manufacturing/aerospace

Job description

The Process Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency of production processes by operating and maintaining industrial systems such as vacuum furnaces and gas control systems. This position involves monitoring processes, performing regular maintenance, mechanical assembly, and supporting experimental designs to enhance operations. The technician will work primarily onsite during the first shift, contributing to the manufacturing of advanced aerospace components.

Job Title

Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial systems including vacuum furnaces, vacuum pumps, gas control systems, and pollution control equipment.
• Load production systems with numerous parts per documented configuration.
• Perform regular maintenance on systems.
• Conduct mechanical assembly tasks according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitor processes while running, attend to alarms, and diagnose issues for resolution or escalation.
• Support experimental designs to improve the process.
• Program equipment to adjust settings for new processes.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of facility and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain all documentation (electronic and paper) required for the production process.
• Comply with AS9100 quality system including SOPs, internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and safety policies.

Essential Skills

• Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency in operating vacuum furnaces and gas control systems.
• Skills in monitoring and diagnosing process-related issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AA/AS Degree with a background in manufacturing and aerospace.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite during the first shift in a facility focused on the production of advanced aerospace components. The work involves utilizing a range of industrial systems and equipment, including vacuum furnaces, vacuum pumps, and gas control systems. The technician must comply with all safety policies and quality systems while maintaining detailed documentation.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

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.