About this role
Test Technician / Engineering Technician Wilton, CTCompressed Work Week (Day & Night Shifts Available)Semiconductor Industry | Cleanroom Environment
Launch Your Career with an Industry Leader One of Connecticut's top employers is seeking a Test Technician / Engineering Technician to support the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and improvement of highly complex mechanical and electrical systems used in the semiconductor industry.This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, technicians, military veterans, or mechanically inclined professionals looking to gain hands-on engineering experience and build a long-term career with ASML. Successful consultants are frequently converted to permanent employees after 12 months, providing a strong pathway into engineering and advanced manufacturing careers.
What You'll Be Doing
• Build, assemble, and test complex mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems. • Troubleshoot equipment and system issues using test equipment, schematics, and diagnostic tools. • Perform inspections, testing, and verification activities to ensure products meet quality standards. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and technical drawings. • Support engineering testing, pilot builds, and new product introductions. • Assist with process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and quality enhancement projects. • Identify recurring production issues and contribute to corrective actions and long-term solutions. • Maintain accurate production documentation and test records. • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support production goals. • Operate hand tools, testing equipment, and computer-based manufacturing systems in a cleanroom environment.
Required Qualifications
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude. • Experience with testing, troubleshooting, or assembly of technical equipment. • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. • Experience using hand tools and test equipment. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Comfortable working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. • Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions. • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Certification, or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, Chemical Technology, or a related field. • Manufacturing internship, co-op, military technical training, or hands-on manufacturing experience. • Lean Manufacturing experience, including: • 5S • Kaizen • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives. • Electro-mechanical assembly experience. • Semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
Training Schedule All new hires will complete approximately two weeks of training and orientation before transitioning to their assigned shift.Training Hours:Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Available Shift Schedules Day Shift (D1) 6:00 AM - 6:00 PMWeek 1
• Sunday • Monday • Tuesday Week 2
• Sunday • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday (every other Wednesday) Day Shift (D2) 6:00 AM - 6:00 PMWeek 1
• Thursday • Friday • Saturday Week 2
• Wednesday (every other Wednesday) • Thursday • Friday • Saturday Night Shift (N1) 6:00 PM - 6:00 AMWeek 1
• Sunday • Monday • Tuesday Week 2
• Saturday (every other Saturday) • Sunday • Monday • Tuesday Night Shift (N2) 6:00 PM - 6:00 AMWeek 1
• Wednesday • Thursday • Friday Week 2
• Wednesday • Thursday • Friday • Saturday (every other Saturday) Shift Premiums
• Day Shift: Base pay plus daily overtime on 12-hour shifts • Night Shift: Base pay plus 15% shift differential and daily overtime
Why Apply? ✅ Opportunity to join one of Connecticut's most sought-after employers✅ Get your foot in the door with a global semiconductor industry leader✅ Strong potential for conversion to a permanent employee after 12 months✅ Hands-on experience working with advanced technology and complex systems✅ Clear career growth opportunities into engineering and technical specialist roles✅ Paid holidays and accrued sick time✅ Collaborative, high-tech manufacturing environment Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wilton,CT. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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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