Engineering Technician

ACTalent; New Troy (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Manufacturing and Process Engineers in a fast-paced, highly automated production environment. The role emphasizes hands-on technical support for CNC machining, robotic systems, tooling, and process recovery, with a pathway toward Process Engineering in a high-volume, precision setting.

You will troubleshoot production issues on the shop floor, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help optimize cycle times while reducing scrap and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a machining and manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and tooling.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical, hands-on problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing and Process Engineers in improving manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot shop-floor issues and perform rapid response to production problems.
• Assist in reducing cycle times, minimizing scrap, and improving overall equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC tooling

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Hands-on problem solving

Tools

FANUC robotics

Automated manufacturing systems

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician supports Manufacturing and Process Engineers in a fast-paced, highly automated production environment. This role focuses on maintaining and improving manufacturing processes, providing hands‑on technical support for CNC machining operations, robotic systems, tooling, and process recovery. The Engineering Technician troubleshoots production issues on the shop floor, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and helps optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. This position is an excellent development opportunity and serves as a pipeline into Process Engineering, offering broad exposure to machining process development in a high-volume, precision machining and assembly setting.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in a machining and manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and tooling.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical, hands‑on problem‑solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of machining principles, including feeds, speeds, tooling selection, and work holding methods.
• Experience with FANUC robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Interest in developing into a Process Engineering role and growing within a precision machining environment.

Work Environment

The role is heavily floor‑based and hands‑on, often requiring rapid response to production issues and active involvement in troubleshooting and 'firefighting' on the shop floor. The facility operates multiple shifts, with one Engineering Technician needed for each of the following shifts: 1st shift (7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.), 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.), and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.). The typical workweek ranges from approximately 45 to 50 hours. The environment features CNC lathes, mills, automated machining centers, robotic cells, and other automated manufacturing equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Troy, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Troy, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Troy,MI.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.