Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

We are seeking a hands-on Assembly Technician to support the build and development of advanced battery systems in a highly collaborative engineering environment. This role is positioned within an R&D-focused setting where projects are constantly evolving, offering a dynamic work atmosphere. This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, balancing multiple priorities, and working closely with engineering teams to bring innovative products to life.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype builds, testing, and system integration across multiple active projects.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot, modify, and improve designs in real-time.
• Set up and assist with testing and validation activities, documenting results and feedback.
• Identify issues, contribute to root cause analysis, and help drive solutions forward.
• Maintain an organized lab space and ensure tools and materials are ready to support ongoing work.

Essential Skills

• 2–6+ years of hands-on technical experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with assembly, wiring, or electronics.
• Ability to read drawings or schematics.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience with battery testing and prototype work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Battery or energy storage experience.
• Soldering, harnessing, or electrical testing.
• Experience in a lab or prototype environment.
• Exposure to CAN systems or data acquisition.
• Detail-oriented and team-focused.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The environment is fast-paced, offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge battery technology. There is an opportunity for growth into more advanced technical roles. The setting encourages collaboration with engineering and product development teams, emphasizing a team-oriented culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/hr 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 Columbus, OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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 Clearly Rated 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.

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