Senior Engineering Technician - Advanced Hardware & Test

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 46,838 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Sr. Engineering Technician to support complex electronics development and manufacturing in a fast-paced lab environment in Germantown, MD.

The role emphasizes independent work with engineers to verify, validate, and test hardware and software, using oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, and LabVIEW. Responsibilities include advanced assembly, debugging at board level, updating test plans, and coordinating lab calibration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Engineering Technician.
• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of electronics.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong component- and board-level debugging skills.
• Experience with LabVIEW software tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to load software at board and component level and operate units.
• Excellent organizational skills and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Compliance with company guidelines and core values.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assembly, testing, and intermediate debugging of hardware, software, boards, and cables.
• Execute verification and validation testing following documented test plans.
• Independently troubleshoot at component and board level with minimal input.
• Update test plans, procedures, and reports to reflect configurations and outcomes.
• Create and implement computer-controlled test programs for testing and validation.
• Provide lab support including parts ordering, stocking, and inventory management.
• Coordinate equipment calibration and ensure test tools remain within specifications.
• Manage equipment assignment and maintain a safe, organized lab environment.
• Load software at board/component level and verify operation during tests.
• Operate units, load presets and code to support testing and configuration.
• Use test equipment to perform electrical measurements and diagnostics.
• Interpret schematics and drawings to build, test, and troubleshoot assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve production floor issues across product lines.
• Support transitions of new products from design to manufacturing.

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power supply

Multimeter

LabVIEW

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Sr. Engineering Technician to support complex electronics development and manufacturing in a fast-paced lab environment in Germantown, MD.

The role emphasizes independent work with engineers to verify, validate, and test hardware and software, using oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, and LabVIEW. Responsibilities include advanced assembly, debugging at board level, updating test plans, and coordinating lab calibration.