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Electronics Technician
Job Description
The Electronics Engineering Technician collaborates closely with engineers to support the development, validation, and troubleshooting of electronic products. This role involves hands-on evaluation, test setup, board bring-up, and software validation testing, focusing on practical, real-world use conditions.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with electrical and software engineers to support product development and testing.
- Bring up printed circuit boards (PCBs) and assist with initial functional validation.
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies down to the component level.
- Perform software validation testing and collect test data for engineering review.
- Safely work with AC voltages, primarily 120V (up to 277V on rare occasions).
- Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other lab equipment to collect and analyze data.
- Apply electronics fundamentals, including Ohm’s Law and basic circuit analysis, to evaluate performance issues.
- Document test results and observations clearly for engineers and project teams.
- Design and assemble basic test fixtures and test apparatus to simulate real-world usage.
- Build connection methods between product connectors and test loads.
- Create rough mock-ups to validate behavior under realistic operating conditions.
- Focus on physical layout and practical implementation rather than formal schematic-based design.
- Adapt fixtures based on requirements even when documentation is limited.
- Perform occasional hand soldering of development hardware, applying best practices as needed.
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals (Ohm’s Law, circuit analysis).
- Experience using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to troubleshoot in a hands-on lab environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- PCB bring-up and component-level troubleshooting experience.
- Experience creating ad-hoc test fixtures.
- Basic soldering experience.
- Collaborative and practical problem-solving mindset.
Work Environment
The position is onsite at a beach location, offering a long-term role with benefits including two weeks of paid time off and eight holidays. Opportunities for conversion to a full-time position are available. Enhanced benefits contribute to a positive work culture.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Boynton Beach, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Boynton Beach,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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 : $30 - $32