Job title: Mechanical Engineering Technician
Company: Actalent
Job description: Job Title: Mechanical Engineering TechnicianJob DescriptionJoin the team building a first-of-its-kind clean-energy production unit. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you’ll bridge mechanical assembly and instrumentation/controls wiring, keeping our R&D and pilot equipment running safely and efficiently. The pace is fast, the work is hands-on, and every improvement you make feeds directly into decarbonizing heavy industry as we build our first scale production unit.Responsibilities
- Build & Install – Assemble piping, gearboxes, structural frames, and sheet-metal enclosures per 3-D models, drawings, and P&IDs.
- Wire & Terminate – Route harnesses, crimp connectors, and land 24 V–480 V field devices (motors, RTDs, mass-flow controllers, pressure transmitters) into PLC marshalling panels.
- Test & Troubleshoot – Perform continuity and insulation-resistance checks, leak tests, and functional instrument calibrations; diagnose faults with multimeter, scope, or PLC diagnostics.
- Support engineering change-orders and quick-turn re-work on evolving prototypes; fabricate or machine simple brackets and test fixtures as needed.
- Document & Communicate – Maintain accurate build logs, red-line drawings, and update BOMs; raise issues in daily stand-ups and directly with leads and engineers as issues arise.
- Champion Safety & 5S – Enforce LOTO, PPE, and hazardous-gas protocols; keep work cells clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
- Field & Commissioning Support – Travel up to 10% for system FAT/SATs or customer-site installs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Proficient reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics/wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on skill with standard shop and electrical tools (tube-benders, torque wrenches, crimpers, multimeters, insulation testers).
- Strong written & verbal communication; thrives amid rapid changes and incomplete data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g., Teams, Slack).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High-school diploma or GED; technical trade certificate or military electro-mechanical training strongly preferred.
- 5+ years building or maintaining industrial equipment, test stands, or process skids.
- Able to lift 50 lbs; comfortable in PPE (steel toes, FR, respirator when required).
Work EnvironmentOnsite, afternoon-shift role at our Woodinville facility. Periodic evening or weekend push periods may occur during critical builds. Up to 10% domestic travel for installation and commissioning.We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:· Medical, dental & vision· 401(k)/Roth· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)· Short and long-term disability· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)· Transportation benefits· Employee Assistance Program.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 – $42.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Woodinville,WA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 for other accommodation options.
Expected salary: $32 – 42 per hour
Location: Woodinville, WA
Job date: Sun, 25 May 2025 04:43:36 GMT
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