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Wilton, CT | $24-$26/hr | Day & Night Shifts Available

Recent Engineering or Engineering Technology graduate? Start your career with a global leader in advanced technology and manufacturing.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work with cutting-edge electromechanical systems in a cleanroom environment, supporting products that power the semiconductor and data center industries. You'll work alongside experienced engineers while gaining valuable troubleshooting, testing, and manufacturing experience.

• Assemble and test complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot equipment and support root-cause investigations
• Read engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints
• Use hand tools, measurement devices, and test equipment
• Support process improvements and new product builds
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Internship, lab, military, or hands-on technical experience is a plus
• Motivated individuals looking to build a long-term engineering career

• Excellent opportunity for recent graduates
• Exposure to advanced technology and complex systems
• Career growth into engineering and technical specialist roles
• Overtime available
• 15% shift differential for night shift
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (+15% differential)
• Compressed work week schedule
• Two-week paid training period

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Wilton,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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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.