R&D Technician: Prototyping, Lab & Field Deployments

ACTalent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to assemble prototype systems, run experiments, and document results in both lab and field settings. The role emphasizes precise, hands-on work and fast iteration to improve processes. Willingness to travel for field installations and work onsite in Redmond, WA is required.

The position offers a contract-to-hire path with a pay rate of $55.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits mix for eligible temp staff.

Qualifications

• Technical school or associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to read drawings and document results clearly.
• Willingness to travel for field installations.
• Hands-on lab and outdoor work environment accepted.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype systems by assembling mechanical, electrical, and thermal components from drawings and directions.
• Run and monitor experiments in the lab; set up tests, collect data, and interpret results.
• Create documentation including assembly instructions, test procedures, and drawings.
• Identify improvements to speed up recurring builds and tests.
• Support field deployments by fabricating, testing, documenting, and shipping equipment; travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Electrical intuition

Assembling systems

Reading drawings

Documentation skills

Field work

Attention to detail

Education

Technical/associate degree

Military technical training

Industry experience

Tools

CAD

PLC

3D printing

Job description

Actalent is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to assemble prototype systems, run experiments, and document results in both lab and field settings. The role emphasizes precise, hands-on work and fast iteration to improve processes. Willingness to travel for field installations and work onsite in Redmond, WA is required.

The position offers a contract-to-hire path with a pay rate of $55.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits mix for eligible temp staff.