Engineering Technician - Cleanroom Manufacturing

Job Title: Engineering Technician - Cleanroom ManufacturingJob Description

Join our dynamic team to support engineering and production teams in maintaining and improving manufacturing processes. You will troubleshoot challenges, create and maintain work instructions, execute engineering tests, and ensure product quality. Your role will be pivotal in driving process improvements and training operators in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and production teams in sustaining and improving manufacturing processes.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and process-related challenges.

• Create, revise, and maintain work instructions and process documentation.

• Execute engineering tests and document results.

• Inspect and review in-process products to verify quality requirements are met.

• Assist with the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material.

• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D and 5 Why methodologies.

• Take ownership of small engineering projects under the direction of engineering staff.

• Train and support manufacturing operators on production processes.

• Audit and verify operator work for process compliance.

• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to support process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and work instructions.

• Experience in collecting, tracking, and analyzing production data in Excel.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic statistical analysis.

• Strong communication skills and ability to train operators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate's degree, technical certification, or related education preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, or medical device environments preferred.

• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment for extended periods.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated job stability and interest in long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This position requires working within a cleanroom manufacturing environment, adhering to gowning and contamination control procedures. You will spend significant time on the production floor alongside engineers and operators, with exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment and engineering processes. The role follows a first shift schedule, requiring full cleanroom gowning, including masks, gloves, and protective apparel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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 [email protected] 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.