Process Engineering Associate

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Process Engineering Associate to support manufacturing projects in a regulated medical device environment. You will assemble and wire equipment stations, read schematics, and assist with IQ/EQ activities under supervision, learning quickly to execute routine tasks independently.

Based in Austin, TX, this contract-to-hire role offers a $30.00–$42.00/hr pay range and on-site work with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling, setting up, maintaining, or troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with electrical wiring, assembly, components, or hookups.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in regulated medical device/pharma industries.
• Experience with IQ/EQ validation protocols (IQ/EQ).
• SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and duplicate manufacturing equipment stations per designs and drawings.
• Wire electrical boxes, mount components, and prepare enclosures.
• Perform repetitive electrical assembly with high accuracy.
• Support installation, setup, testing, and implementation of processes.
• Conduct IQ and EQ activities under engineering guidance.
• Document qualification results per procedures in a regulated environment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and docs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, QC, QA, and Maintenance.
• Fabricate simple tools, fixtures, gauges, or prototypes as needed.
• Order standard parts via supplier catalogs.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Regulated industry

IQ/EQ experience

SolidWorks

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineering Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a hands‑on Process Engineers to support manufacturing engineering projects, equipment setup, process validation, and production expansion within a regulated medical device environment. The primary project involves duplicating and setting up manufacturing equipment stations in the company’s mass‑finishing area. The technician will work from established drawings and electrical schematics to assemble equipment, build and wire electrical control boxes, connect components, and prepare stations for initial qualification. An engineer and experienced technician will provide training and technical direction, but the selected candidate should be able to learn quickly and execute repetitive technical work independently once trained.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and duplicate manufacturing equipment stations using established designs, drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Build and wire electrical boxes, including mounting components, preparing enclosures, drilling or cutting required openings, and completing component hookups.
• Perform repetitive electrical assembly and point-to-point wiring with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support equipment installation, setup, testing, and implementation for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Execute approved Installation Qualification and Equipment Qualification activities under engineering guidance.
• Document qualification results accurately and follow established procedures within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Support the development, testing, and implementation of manufacturing processes.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical equipment according to documented requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment, wiring, component, and process issues; elevate more complex problems to engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance to support consistent manufacturing output.
• Fabricate or modify simple tools, fixtures, gauges, and prototype components as needed.
• Order standard parts and components through supplier catalogs using the appropriate project or task account.
• Develop an understanding of the manufacturing process so equipment decisions and modifications align with process requirements.
• Ask questions, identify missing information, and communicate proactively when instructions or technical requirements are unclear.
• Support additional engineering or equipment-related projects based on business needs and individual technical capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience assembling, setting up, maintaining, or troubleshooting manufacturing or industrial equipment.
• Experience with electrical wiring, electrical assembly, electronic components, or equipment hookups.
• Ability to read or learn to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical device, med tech, pharma.
• Experience executing equipment or process validation protocols, particularly Installation Qualification (IQ) and Equipment Qualification (EQ).
• SolidWorks experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or bachelor’s degree in a relevant area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D 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 Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 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.