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

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Champaign, IL seeks an Engineering Technician to support engineering and manufacturing through routine testing, troubleshooting, and equipment checkout. You will assist engineers in developing and validating products, processes, and test rigs from schematics and plans.

The role is based in a hands-on lab environment within a research park, with peer-based training and day-to-day guidance from a Technician Team Lead. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work in Champaign, IL.

Qualifications

• The role requires an associate degree or two-year technical training preferred.
• 1–2 years hands-on testing, engineering support, or technical environment experience.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting tasks from schematics and diagrams.
• Identify routine malfunctions and assist in corrective actions.
• Support engineers in design, modification, and evaluation of products and test equipment.
• Record data accurately to support engineering analysis and decisions.
• Follow procedures and safety guidelines to ensure accurate results and safety.
• Support other tasks to aid operational and engineering goals.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Soldering

Micrometers

Oscilloscopes

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Diagnostic/test equipment

Schematics interpretation

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical/trade degree preferred

Equivalent technical experience considered

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Test programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent in Champaign, IL seeks an Engineering Technician to support engineering and manufacturing through routine testing, troubleshooting, and equipment checkout. You will assist engineers in developing and validating products, processes, and test rigs from schematics and plans.

The role is based in a hands-on lab environment within a research park, with peer-based training and day-to-day guidance from a Technician Team Lead. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work in Champaign, IL.