Job Information
Actalent Electronics Technician in Peoria, Illinois
Job Title: Elec Tech
Job Description
Join a dynamic team focused on Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) where you will provide essential hands-on electronics lab support for product development and validation activities. This role emphasizes board-level modifications, debugging, and rework to enhance field returns, prototype testing, and early-stage product development.
Responsibilities
Perform board-level electronics rework and modifications, including cutting traces, replacing or modifying components, and adding debug ports and wiring.
Support ECM field return analysis through initial testing and troubleshooting.
Assist engineering teams during concept validation and early prototype testing.
Modify multiple prototype units to enable continued testing.
Build and modify electrical harnesses.
Maintain and improve lab test setups, tools, and work areas.
Collaborate closely with engineers and technical leads to efficiently resolve hardware issues.
Essential Skills
3+ years of hands-on electronics technician experience preferred.
Strong proficiency in electronics troubleshooting and rework.
Experience with PCB modifications, component replacement, debug wiring and ports, and harness building.
Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation.
Familiarity with prototype, validation, or development hardware environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive.
Comfortable working on imperfect or early-revision hardware.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Work Environment
This position offers a hands-on electronics lab setting within a fast-paced environment, dealing with varying hardware issues and priorities. The role requires troubleshooting, rework, and development testing support. The building is air-conditioned and equipped to facilitate lab work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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 Peoria,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.