Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout the Team
You will join a small, collaborative engineering team focused on next-generation product development. The group includes a mix of senior and mid-level engineers led by a Staff Engineer. This team operates in a highly R&D-driven environment, with an emphasis on innovation and hands-on experimentation.
This role is being added to support increased lab activity, as there are currently no technicians on the team.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a hands-on lab role supporting electrochemical research and development efforts. Key responsibilities include:
- Execute aqueous electrochemical experiments
- Collect, document, and share experimental data with engineering teams
- Support electrochemistry builds and testing activities
- Perform incoming material inspections, including documentation and characterization
- Assist with general lab operations and technical support
Your day-to-day work will primarily focus on electrochemical testing, along with some inspection-related activities.
What We’re Looking For
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in:
- Laboratory environments or
- Medical device or engineering settings
- Strong preference for candidates with electrochemical testing experience
- Open to recent graduates with relevant hands-on internship or academic lab experience
- Ability to follow procedures, execute experiments, and work independently
- Detail-oriented, especially with data collection and documentation
- Comfortable working in an R&D-focused, fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Technical Exposure (Training Available)
- Inspection tools such as Keyence systems
- Optical measurement techniques
- Volume measurement methods for panels and materials
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Flexible start time within one hour
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.
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