Hardware Technician

Actalent; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent, based in Dearborn, MI, seeks a contract specialist to validate ECU bench deployments, configure ECUs and harnesses, and troubleshoot hardware. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware maintenance and documentation in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include installation support, diagnostic troubleshooting, and maintaining records; onsite, full-time contract with benefits. Candidates should have relevant electronics/automation background and practical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in electrical/tech field or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in hardware/ECU validation preferred.
• Familiarity with bench hardware and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain ECUs, harnesses, peripherals, and bench hardware.
• Support bench installation, expansion, and bring-up activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware and diagnostic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and readiness checks.
• Maintain configuration and inventory records.

Skills

Validation

Troubleshooting

Testing

ECU

Reading Schematics

CAN

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, or related discipline.

Tools

ECU Hardware

CAN Tools

Schematics

Harness Troubleshooting

Bench Maintenance

Job description

Description

Support validation bench deployment, ECU configuration, hardware troubleshooting, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain ECUs, harnesses, peripherals, and bench hardware.
• Support bench installation, expansion, and bring-up activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware and diagnostic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and readiness checks.
• Maintain configuration and inventory records.

Skills

Validation, Troubleshooting, Testing, ECU, Reading Schematics, CAN

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, or related discipline.
• Relevant hands-on experience.

Industry Experience

• Automotive electronics, ECU validation, laboratory operations, or hardware validation environment experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• ECU Hardware
• CAN Tools
• Schematics
• Harness Troubleshooting
• Bench Maintenance

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Hands-on troubleshooting
• Documentation
• Teamwork

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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&DD 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 Dearborn,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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.