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Actalent Engineering Technician - Recent Graduates in Danbury, Connecticut
Entry-Level Engineering Technician (Cleanroom Manufacturing)
Location: Danbury, CT
Schedule: Compressed Work Week (CWW) – Days & Nights Available
Perfect for Recent Engineering or Technical Graduates
Are you a recent college graduate, engineering technology major, or trade school graduate looking to start your career in advanced manufacturing? This entry-level Engineering Technician role offers hands-on experience building and testing cutting-edge mechanical and electrical systems in a cleanroom environment—ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with their hands, and growing toward an engineering career.
You’ll receive structured training, mentorship from experienced engineers and technicians, and exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, one of the fastest-growing high-tech industries.
What You’ll DoBuild, Test & Learn
Assemble and test complex mechanical and electrical systems in a cleanroom setting
Follow work instructions, drawings, and bills of materials
Perform functional testing and support troubleshooting activities
Learn full system integration from sub-assemblies to final test
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Identify and report assembly or test issues
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Support Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects
Help improve processes using data, testing, and feedback
New Product Exposure
Assist with pilot builds and new product introductions (NPI)
Support updates to work instructions and technical documentation
Provide feedback to engineering on manufacturability and process improvements
Team Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Learn best practices from senior technicians and engineers
Share ideas and contribute to team success
Who This Role Is For
This role is entry level and designed for candidates early in their careers who are eager to learn.
Required (Foundational Skills You May Have Gained in School or Labs)
Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Mechanical or electrical aptitude
Comfortable using hand tools
Willingness to learn testing, troubleshooting, and documentation
Strong attention to detail and quality
Nice-to-Have (We Can Help You Develop These)
Internship, co-op, lab, or shop experience
Exposure to manufacturing, assembly, or test environments
Basic electronics or electrical troubleshooting
Familiarity with Lean concepts (5S, Kaizen)
Experience working in cleanrooms or regulated environments
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field
Trade school or technical certification strongly considered
Equivalent hands-on technical experience will be evaluated
Training & ScheduleTraining
Initial training occurs on 2nd or 3rd shift for 4–6 weeks
Full training provided—no cleanroom experience required
Compressed Work Week – Night Shift
All shifts: 12 hours, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
15% night shift differential
Daily overtime built into schedule
CWW N1 Shift
Week 1: Sun–Tues
Week 2: Sun–Wed (every other Wednesday)
CWW N2 Shift
Week 1: Wed–Sat
Week 2: Thurs–Sat (+ every other Wednesday)
Work Environment
Cleanroom manufacturing facility
Standing, detailed assembly, and testing work
Strong focus on safety, quality, and procedure
Professional, high-tech production setting
Why Start Your Career Here
Join one of Connecticut’s top employers
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge semiconductor technology
Clear career path toward Engineering, Process, or Manufacturing roles
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Danbury,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.