Engineering Technician 2

Responsibilities: Monitor and control plating process parameters including current density, voltage, plating time, agitation, and solution chemistry. Identify process trends and abnormal conditions to prevent product defects or process failures. Troubleshoot plating defects such as adhesion issues, discoloration, non-uniform deposition, roughness, pitting, nodules, burning, and blistering. Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities. Perform plating thickness measurements and quality inspections. Assist with process capability studies, SPC activities, data collection, and statistical analysis. Support qualification and implementation of new chemicals, equipment, processes, and process changes. Assist with installation, startup, and optimization of a new plating line. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS personnel. Support preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of plating tanks, pumps, heaters, rectifiers, filtration systems, and agitation systems. Ensure chemical handling, storage, waste handling, and laboratory practices comply with safety and environmental requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe plating laboratory environment.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00/hour depending on experience. Essential SkillsHands-on experience working with chemicals, laboratory processes, or chemical manufacturing environments. Understanding of basic chemistry concepts including pH, concentrations, chemical calculations, and solution control. Experience troubleshooting process issues and identifying root causes. Experience in electroplating and semiconductor manufacturing. Strong documentation and technical writing skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Associate's degree preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Laboratory Science, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline is a plus. Minimum 1-2 years of laboratory, chemical processing, plating, or manufacturing experience preferred. Experience safely working with chemicals and hazardous materials. Experience with statistical analysis, SPC, and process control preferred. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, battery technology, metallurgy, surface finishing, or related industries preferred.

Work Environment: The position is based in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, requiring significant time spent working on the production floor alongside engineers and operators. Full cleanroom gowning, including masks, gloves, and protective apparel, may be required. This role offers exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment and engineering processes. The work schedule is a first shift, beginning at 7:00 AM.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.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 Clearly Rated 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.