Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Location: Onsite – Long Island, NY

Employment Type: Full‑Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: 1st Shift

Work Setting: Bench technician & light office design support

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to support the testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of complex aerospace and high‑reliability electronic products. This role is heavily hands‑on and focused on component‑level troubleshooting, working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

This is an excellent long‑term career opportunity for an experienced electronics technician or an entry‑level electrical engineer who enjoys working at the bench, solving problems, and growing technically within a stable, expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing and component‑level troubleshooting on complex electrical and electronic assemblies
• Diagnose failures in test equipment or fixtures and take corrective action
• Set up, operate, and adjust manual and automated test equipment
• Use test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, voltmeters, power supplies, and related tools
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and circuit diagrams
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to clarify designs and suggest manufacturing or test improvements
• Record, document, and communicate detailed technical issues and test results to Test Engineers, Design Engineers, and Supervisors
• Help determine test methods, procedures, and sequences for new assignments
• Provide technical guidance to department personnel as needed
• Cross‑train in additional job functions to support team flexibility
• Coordinate work assignments with supervisors to meet department schedules

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
• OR
• 10 years of hands‑on experience working as an electronics technician in an aerospace or high‑reliability electronics environment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot to the component level
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, circuitry, and test methods
• Experience using oscilloscopes and common electronic test equipment
• Understanding of basic math and engineering principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document technical findings

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with aerospace, military, or defense electronics
• Exposure to test automation or formal test plans
• Hardware testing experience on complex electrical products
• Basic CAD skills for simple drawings or test fixture layouts
• Interest in long‑term career growth and technical development

Work Environment

• Primarily a bench‑level technician environment working alongside other technicians and engineers
• Some time spent in a cubicle setting handling basic design support, documentation, or fixture drawings
• Clean, organized workspace that is collaborative and not overly loud
• Exposure to a wide variety of military, aerospace, and commercial electronics

Why This Role

• High visibility within the organization with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility
• Strong internal training, cross‑business exposure, and long‑term career development opportunities
• Stable, growing workload in aerospace and high‑reliability electronics
• Ideal role for someone looking to build a 5–10 year career path within one organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bohemia, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Bohemia,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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 : $25 - $28