R&d Technician

Actalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA – Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Technician to support testing and validation of Airflex industrial brakes and clutches in an on-site Cleveland lab. The role involves hands-on testing, sample preparation, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers to prepare test reports.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in engineering, 3+ years in an engineering lab, and strong LabVIEW and MS Office skills, with a solution-oriented, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 3 years of experience in an engineering lab.
• Experience with LabVIEW software and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial brake and clutch tests and experiments.
• Prepare test samples, build prototypes, and install units onto various test stands.
• Retrieve, verify, and analyze test data for engineer review.
• Create and update work instructions and lab documentation.
• Work with product engineers to support the generation of test reports.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test stands and other lab equipment.

Skills

LabVIEW

Data acquisition

MS Office

Critical thinking

Test & measurement

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test stands

Job description

Job Title: R&D Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for testing and validating Airflex industrial brakes and clutches, including new products, modifications to existing products, and troubleshooting issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial brake and clutch tests and experiments.
• Prepare test samples, build prototypes, and install units onto various test stands.
• Retrieve, verify, and analyze test data for engineer review.
• Create and update work instructions and lab documentation.
• Work with product engineers to support the generation of test reports.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test stands and other lab equipment.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• 3 years of experience working in an engineering lab.
• Experience with Labview software and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hydraulic or pneumatic testing experience.
• Repair and research & development experience.

Work Environment

The role is based in an R&D testing lab, which is a hands-on environment with some desk work. The company boasts an excellent culture where employees are happy to come to work daily. There is no micromanagement; instead, employees are encouraged to share their ideas for potential implementation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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&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 Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 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.