Entry Level Engineering Technologist Jobs in Texas

We're seeking an Engineering Technician to support equipment setup, manufacturing projects, and process improvements in a regulated medical device environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work and wants to gain experience working alongside engineers on impactful manufacturing initiatives.

• Assemble and install manufacturing equipment using drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Build and wire electrical control panels and equipment components.
• Support equipment setup, testing, qualification, and validation activities.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and wiring issues.
• Document work accurately and follow established quality procedures.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support manufacturing operations.

• Associate degree, technical certification, or bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Ability to read or learn to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Experience with SolidWorks or a regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Work directly with experienced engineers and technicians.
• Gain hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and process validation.
• Develop valuable skills in medical device manufacturing and automation.
• Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative engineering environment.

If you're mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and looking to build a career in engineering and manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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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