What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician position at Actalent Services?
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Automotive Technician to support heavy-duty vehicles at the test track in Madras. This role works closely with engineers to prepare vehicles, components, and systems for instrumentation.
This position is hands-on, technical, and ideal for a technician with mechanical experience who also has exposure to software, wiring, and instrumentation tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicles and components for strain gauge instrumentation.
- Install, route, and secure cables and wiring required for strain testing.
- Remove axles and perform other mechanical disassembly/reassembly as needed.
- Support engineers in equipment setup, instrumentation prep, and test readiness.
- Assist in replacing components and ensuring all parts are properly staged for instrumentation teams.
- Work collaboratively with engineering teams throughout real-to-virtual transition workflows.
- Follow high attention-to-detail processes to ensure accurate and reliable instrumentation support.
Required:
- Prior automotive or mechanical technician experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude including axle removal and component prep.
- Experience running wiring, cables, or similar technical routing tasks.
- High attention to detail and ability to work methodically.
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineers in a technical environment.
Preferred:
- Experience with strain gauges or instrumentation support.
- Software programming or software-capable technician background.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package. (27 days total of PTO: 17 paid holidays, 10 days of personal PTO)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- The chance to work on exciting and impactful projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $36