Engineering Technician

Engineering Maintenance Technician

Join our advanced manufacturing team as a technician, where you'll play a key role in optimizing production through intelligent diagnostics, proactive system enhancements, and precision engineering. This role focuses on the integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of robotic and automated systems to ensure peak operational performance.

Responsibilities :

• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to analyze and resolve issues in robotic systems, PLCs, servo drives, and automated machinery.
• Execute and refine preventive maintenance protocols using data-driven insights to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Install, calibrate, and validate robotic components and automation systems, collaborating on system upgrades and new technology rollouts.
• Partner with engineering teams and leadership to report system performance, propose improvements, and address safety enhancements.
• Design, build, and modify custom hand-assembly machines and robotic fixtures, performing precision welding and mechanical fabrication as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of system performance, maintenance activities, and engineering changes, ensuring adherence to safety protocols including Lockout / Tagout and PPE standards.
• Participate in machine improvement meetings and contribute to innovation initiatives, staying current with emerging technologies in robotics and automation.
Essential Skills :
• Engineering
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical skills
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Troubleshooting electronics and PLCs
• Experience with automation equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

Team members work primarily in a climate-controlled tool room. The facility is actively investing in its future with the addition of highly automated production lines and state-of-the-art tooling equipment. The tool room is receiving significant upgrades, including new machines and technology to enhance precision and productivity. Team members enjoy a solid benefits package, including 401(k) retirement plans and standard health coverage. Most importantly, the organization fosters a strong family-oriented culture where people genuinely support one another and take pride in their work.

Job Type & Location :

This is a permanent position based out of Kernersville, North Carolina. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $62400.00 / yr.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Kernersville, NC.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

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.