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Actalent

Assembly Technician

Actalent, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090


Job Title: Assembly TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking an Assembly Technician who is a skilled individual with the ability to follow electrical technicians and production documentation to assemble, troubleshoot, and repair multiple production components that support Virtual Reality. This role will perform manual assembly for opto-electro-mechanical small assemblies with small equipment, fixture, and test equipment assistance.

Responsibilities

Follow sketch assembly instructions, processes, and procedures

Perform simple and complex optical bonding operations

Program, test, and troubleshoot various system components

Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to the Production Manager

Essential Skills

Experience with crimping and soldering under a microscope

Experience in mechanical/electrical assembly

Experience with schematics

Experience with lab tools, mechanical assembly, crimping, harness, and soldering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1-5 years of experience as a Technician

Experience using small hand tools

Experience with small optical, electronic, or mechanical components (working through a microscope)

Ability to follow production drawings, sample assemblies, or procedures

Ability to position and align parts (including optical components) in specified relationships in a fixture or by hand

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite, supporting upcoming projects in 2025 with potential for extension or permanent placement after June, depending on skills and scope of work. You will be part of a small team of under 10 engineers/technicians. We offer a small company culture with no micromanagement and a family environment. Enjoy catered lunch on the first Friday of every month and flexible hours after completing training.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.