Engineering Technician Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This position provides technical and administrative support to the NDE engineering team to facilitate the processing and delivery of inspection tools, the analysis of NDE data, and the tracking of inspector assignments and progress. You will coordinate inspection assignments, track the progress of inspector results, request quotes from vendors, monitor progress to meet schedule requirements, and verify that requirements are met upon delivery. The role involves technical and inventory activities under the direction of NDE Engineers to support commercial and military engines. This position requires the ability to prepare parts for FPI, clean parts post-inspection, package parts, and prepare inspection documentation. Proctoring and travel account for 20-30% of the job, qualifying inspector locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the NDE engineering team.
• Facilitate processing and delivery of inspection tools and analysis of NDE data.
• Coordinate inspection assignments and track progress of inspector results.
• Request quotes from vendors and monitor progress to schedule requirements.
• Verify requirements are met upon delivery.
• Perform technical and inventory activities under direction of NDE Engineers.
• Prepare parts for FPI, clean parts post-inspection, and package parts.
• Prepare inspection documentation.
• Travel and proctoring at inspector locations, accounting for 20-30% of the job.

Essential Skills

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Technology, ET preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in establishing NDT and general quality systems and NDT methods.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal and external customers.
• Knowledge and experience with root cause and process control tools.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electronics, Electrical, Test equipment, and Blueprint skills.
• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing operations.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at the East Hartford campus. The group is dynamic, with constantly changing priorities. Working with this team offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of fixing flight safety problems and driving cutting-edge advances in the aerospace industry. There are flexible start and stop times as long as core hours are fulfilled. During the contract period, there is 5 days of PTO per year and 6 paid holidays. Overtime is available at 1.5X pay for all hours over 40 worked per week. The environment is structured, process-driven, and offers a chance to go permanent, with excellent benefits available if transitioned.

This is a Contract position based out of East Hartford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 East Hartford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.

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