Lab Engineering Technician: Testing & Troubleshooting

Actalent; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Champaign, IL is seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineering and manufacturing operations by performing routine testing, troubleshooting, and equipment check-out activities. You will work from schematics and diagrams to assist engineers in developing, modifying, and validating products and test setups in a hands-on lab environment.

This contract-to-hire role is fully onsite in Champaign.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with electrical circuits, soldering, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid technical aptitude and familiarity with diagnostic/test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and test programs.
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting tasks using schematics, diagrams, verbal instructions, and technical documentation.
• Identify routine malfunctions and assist in determining corrective actions.
• Assist engineers in the design, modification, and evaluation of products, processes, and test equipment.
• Conduct tests, collect data, and maintain accurate records to support engineering analysis and decision-making.
• Follow all established procedures and safety guidelines to ensure accurate test results, equipment protection, and a safe work environment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support operational and engineering goals.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Soldering

Oscilloscopes

Micrometers

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Diagnostic/test equipment

Schematics interpretation

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Measurement tools

Job description

Actalent in Champaign, IL is seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineering and manufacturing operations by performing routine testing, troubleshooting, and equipment check-out activities. You will work from schematics and diagrams to assist engineers in developing, modifying, and validating products and test setups in a hands-on lab environment.

This contract-to-hire role is fully onsite in Champaign.