Technician

Description

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.

Skills

Electrical, Troubleshooting, Diagnosis, wiring, Mechanical, Schematic, Automotive repair, Hand tool, repair, assembly, harness

Top Skills Details

Electrical,Troubleshooting,Diagnosis,wiring

This is a Permanent position based out of Madras, OR.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/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 Madras,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $34 - $38