Electrical Technician

Electrical Assembly Technician (Cleanroom Manufacturing)

Location: Fairfield, CT

Schedule: Compressed Work Week (CWW) – Days & Nights Available

Start Your Career in Electrical Assembly & Advanced Manufacturing

Are you a trade school graduate, electrical program student, or hands-on learner interested in electrical assembly and high-tech manufacturing? This Entry-Level Electrical Assembly Technician role offers hands-on experience assembling, wiring, and testing electrical components and subassemblies in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with wiring, connectors, tools, and diagrams, and who want structured training, steady schedules, and a clear path to grow into senior technician or engineering support roles.

What You’ll Do

Electrical Assembly & Wiring

• Assemble and wire electrical components and subassemblies following work instructions, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Install connectors, cables, harnesses, sensors, and electrical hardware
• Perform soldering and crimping as required (training provided if needed)
• Ensure proper routing, labeling, and securement of wiring

Testing & Inspection

• Perform basic electrical and functional testing using standard equipment
• Conduct continuity checks, visual inspections, and verification testing
• Identify, document, and report wiring defects or assembly errors
• Support repairs, rework, and corrective actions

Quality & Process Discipline

• Follow all safety, ESD, cleanroom, and quality procedures
• Accurately document work completed and issues identified
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement activities

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other assembly technicians, leads, and engineers
• Learn best practices for electrical assembly and manufacturing
• Support production schedules and daily electrical build priorities

Who This Role Is For

This is an entry-level electrical assembly role, designed for candidates beginning their careers in electrical or electro-mechanical manufacturing.

Required Skills

• Electrical or electro-mechanical aptitude
• Comfort working with hand tools and small components
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams, schematics, or detailed instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to learn and work in a cleanroom environment

Nice-to-Have (Not Required)

• Electrical assembly or wiring experience
• Trade school, vocational, or technical electrical training
• Soldering, crimping, or cable assembly experience
• Experience using basic electrical test equipment (multimeter, continuity tester)
• Familiarity with ESD, Lean, or 5S environments

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Trade school, technical program, or associate degree preferred
  • Electrical Technology
  • Mechatronics
  • Electronics
• Equivalent hands-on electrical assembly experience considered

Training & Schedule

Training

• Paid, hands-on electrical assembly training provided
• Initial training on 2nd or 3rd shift for 4–6 weeks
• No cleanroom experience required

Compressed Work Week – Night Shift

• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• 15% night shift differential
• Built-in overtime

CWW N1 Shift

• Week 1: Sunday–Tuesday
• Week 2: Sunday–Wednesday (every other Wednesday)

CWW N2 Shift

• Week 1: Wednesday–Saturday
• Week 2: Thursday–Saturday ( every other Wednesday)

Work Environment

• Cleanroom manufacturing facility
• Standing, detailed, repetitive electrical assembly work
• Strong focus on precision, ESD control, and safety
• Professional, high-tech production setting

Why Start Your Electrical Assembly Career Here

• Join one of Connecticut’s top employers
• Gain hands-on experience in semiconductor electrical systems
• Structured training and mentoring
• Clear paths into senior Electrical Technician, Test, or Engineering Support roles
• Competitive pay with shift differential and overtime

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgeport, CT.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeport,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $24 - $26