Engineering Technician

Actalent; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician to assemble, install, test, and maintain advanced nitrogen dioxide sterilization systems used in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. The role supports Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service and requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, plus travel to customer sites.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent training, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and proficiency with electrical schematics,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of hands-on industrial equipment experience.
• Strong mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting 24 VDC and 120/240 VAC electrical systems.
• Experience using electrical test equipment (multimeter, clamp meter, oscilloscope).
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components for sterilization systems.
• Install pneumatic, electrical, and fluid handling components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Perform equipment checkout and functional testing.
• Support prototype builds and engineering development projects.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, valves, power supplies, relays, and instrumentation.
• Repair production equipment and customer systems.
• Replace defective components and verify proper operation.
• Perform root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sterilization equipment.
• Maintain calibration of instruments and sensors.
• Document maintenance activities.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures.
• Install and commission sterilization systems at customer facilities.
• Perform site acceptance testing.
• Train customer personnel on equipment operation and routine maintenance.
• Respond to customer service requests.
• Travel to customer sites as required (approximately 20–30%).
• Assist engineers with prototype testing and design verification.
• Collect test data and prepare reports.
• Recommend product improvements based on field experience.
• Support validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Adhere to company safety procedures.
• Support quality system requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics/drawings

Maintenance/repair

Prototyping support

Root cause analysis

Equipment testing

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Willing to travel 30%

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent)

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician Job Description The Engineering Technician is responsible for the assembly, installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of advanced nitrogen dioxide sterilization systems used in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. This position supports Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service by ensuring equipment is built and maintained to the highest standards of quality and reliability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, and experience supporting industrial automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components for sterilization systems.
• Install pneumatic, electrical, and fluid handling components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Perform equipment checkout and functional testing.
• Support prototype builds and engineering development projects.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, valves, power supplies, relays, and instrumentation.
• Repair production equipment and customer systems.
• Replace defective components and verify proper operation.
• Perform root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sterilization equipment.
• Maintain calibration of instruments and sensors.
• Document maintenance activities.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures.
• Install and commission sterilization systems at customer facilities.
• Perform site acceptance testing.
• Train customer personnel on equipment operation and routine maintenance.
• Respond to customer service requests.
• Travel to customer sites as required (approximately 20–30%).
• Assist engineers with prototype testing and design verification.
• Collect test data and prepare reports.
• Recommend product improvements based on field experience.
• Support validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Adhere to company safety procedures.
• Support quality system requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical training.
• 5+ years of hands‑on industrial equipment experience.
• Strong mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting 24 VDC and 120/240 VAC electrical systems.
• Experience using electrical test equipment (multimeter, clamp meter, oscilloscope preferred).
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience servicing pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with sterilizers, autoclaves, isolators, packaging equipment, or industrial process equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen‑Bradley or Siemens preferred).
• Familiarity with HMI systems.
• Pneumatic controls experience.
• Vacuum system experience.
• Knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, pressure transducers, mass flow controllers, and temperature control systems.
• Experience with GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.

Work Environment

The role requires standing, bending, and lifting throughout the workday. The candidate should be comfortable working around industrial equipment and capable of occasional travel by automobile and air. The ability to work in customer manufacturing environments while wearing appropriate PPE is essential. The position offers opportunities for growth and promotion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.24 - $43.27/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 Hanover,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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