Engineering Technician (3rd Shift)

  • Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Full Time

Job Title: Engineering Technician Third shift

Job Description

This role is a third shift position in an engineering lab, operating Monday through Friday from 11 PM to 8 AM. The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing tests on both current and new product designs under close supervision. This position supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for product defects and contributes to laboratory operations following established standards and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a growing company.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure tests continue to run smoothly to prevent downtime before the first shift arrives.
  • Perform testing on current and new product designs.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing potential product defects.
  • Contribute to laboratory operations in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with electrical and mechanical engineering.
  • Proficiency in using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot engineering issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience working in a professional environment.
  • Experience in an engineering lab is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated experience in mechanical, electrical, or environmental troubleshooting or assembly.

Work Environment

The position is located in an engineering lab with a third shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 11 PM to 8 AM. The work involves ensuring smooth operations of tests and supporting lab activities, with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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 process due to a disability,

please email ... for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job ID: 523392279
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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