Engineering Technician

Engineering TechnicianAbout the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our distribution operations. Under general supervisory direction, you will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and process issues, performing and documenting machine maintenance procedures, and partnering with engineering to improve equipment reliability and process control. This is a hands-on role that blends technical expertise with continuous improvement leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and calibration procedures; author related documentation

Maintain inventory and order spare parts for equipment

Troubleshoot process, material, and equipment issues to reduce downtime and improve yields

Conduct maintenance on automated PC and PLC-controlled equipment

Design and implement equipment, tooling, and fixture changes to enhance reliability

Revise documents and methods to improve product and process quality

Collaborate with vendors to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and equipment

Assist in writing and executing validation plans and reports

Support Value Improvement Projects and cost-saving initiatives

Collect and analyze data for process characterization and scrap reduction

Partner with internal teams to improve material quality and delivery

Train and provide technical support to warehouse personnel and technicians

Required Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent training or apprenticeship

Strong electrical and mechanical skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated with a drive to improve business performance

Effective communicator with peers and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent work experience in a related discipline with 8 to 10 years of experience

Experience maintaining automated conveyor and print / apply systems

Proficiency in PLC ladder logic troubleshooting, preferably Allen Bradley

Background in distribution operations

Lean or Six Sigma experience

Familiarity with Zebra industrial printers

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $50.00 / 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.

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