Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Engineering Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with ultra-high vacuum (UHV) work, operating UHV systems, and ensuring systems are hermetically sealed. This role involves bolting together flanges and contributing to building UHV or vacuum test systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate UHV vacuum systems and ensure they are hermetically sealed.

• Construct and operate UHV test systems or vacuum test systems.

• Perform vacuum leak checking using a residual gas analyzer (RGA) or helium leak checker.

• Conduct maintenance on lab equipment, including glove boxes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with vacuum systems.

Essential Skills

• Experience with UHV work and vacuum systems.

• Ability to operate and contribute to building UHV test systems.

• Proficiency in using hand tools.

• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician.

• Mechanical skills related to UHV systems.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a small startup, offering a collaborative and innovative work environment. The role requires hands-on work with lab equipment and systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Berkeley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.

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.

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