Engineering Technician — Onsite, 12-Hour Rotations, PTO

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

96 Hours PTO

Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide hands-on technical coverage for manufacturing production lines, diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues, and supporting continuous-improvement initiatives. The role involves preventive maintenance, training, and collaboration with OEMs for equipment modifications.

The position requires an Associate degree or technical training and at least three years of experience in engineering/controls technology within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Associate degree, equivalent technical training, or a related credential in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a comparable discipline.
• At least three years of experience as an Engineering Technician or Controls Technician.
• Manufacturing experience, with specific exposure to production environments.
• Hands-on experience performing PLC diagnostics to support automation troubleshooting.
• Experience commissioning or modifying automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical coverage for manufacturing production lines to ensure equipment readiness and uptime across all assigned shifts.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues in a timely and systematic manner.
• Serve as an advanced escalation resource for difficult production problems and support other technicians and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities and deliver training to operators and maintenance staff on proper equipment care and safe operating procedures.
• Partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders to obtain specialized technical support, implement equipment modifications, and resolve recurring issues.
• Support process optimization by implementing equipment upgrades and improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new automated production equipment and production lines.
• Lead or support engineering projects and production-line modifications, ensuring that changes are implemented safely and effectively.
• Ensure that all equipment changes and modifications are properly documented, including updating maintenance records, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Communicate equipment changes, new procedures, and best practices to operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
• Prepare detailed troubleshooting and repair reports that describe problems, root causes, corrective actions, and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and downtime events to support continuous-improvement efforts.
• Lead or participate in root-cause investigations to identify underlying issues rather than only replacing failed parts.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to support continuous-improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, reliability, and quality.
• Train operators and junior maintenance personnel on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and safe work practices.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety requirements and internal procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Work a twelve-hour 2-2-3 rotating schedule on assigned day or night shifts and provide consistent technical support across multiple shifts.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

HMI diagnostics

Equipment commissioning

Root-cause investigations

Documentation

Training operators

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide hands-on technical coverage for manufacturing production lines, diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues, and supporting continuous-improvement initiatives. The role involves preventive maintenance, training, and collaboration with OEMs for equipment modifications.

The position requires an Associate degree or technical training and at least three years of experience in engineering/controls technology within a manufacturing