Engineering Technician

Build complete machines from the ground up. Join a team designing and assembling custom automation equipment where your hands-on expertise directly brings complex systems to life.

What Youll Do

• Build custom automation machines from scratch, not maintenance work
• Assemble and integrate mechanical systems, subassemblies, and full machine builds using drawings and schematics
• Install and connect mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical components
• Perform precision alignment, tuning, and system integration
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during build, test, and startup
• Partner with engineering to ensure machines meet performance and design specs
• Support equipment testing, validation, and commissioning (including occasional onsite installs)
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized build environment

• 510+ years of true machine building experience (custom equipment required)
• Proven experience building full machines, not just maintaining or repairing equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layouts
• Hands-on experience with assembly, integration, and system troubleshooting
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and solve complex build challenges
• Experience in automation, manufacturing equipment, or custom machinery environments
• Engineering degree a plus (not required for strong builders)

• Work on custom, one-of-a-kind machines without no repetitive production work
• High-visibility role with direct impact on finished equipment
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong engineering partnership
• Opportunity to join a top local employer with long-term potential

• MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bradenton, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Bradenton,FL.

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.