Lab/Engineering Cell Technician

Job Title: Lab/Engineering Technician

Are you an early‑career engineer excited about cutting‑edge energy tech? Do you want to work hands-on with next‑generation solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems that are shaping the future of clean power?

Join our growing team as an Engineering Cell Technician and play a critical role in building, testing, and scaling high‑performance energy products. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of advanced manufacturing—perfect for recent graduates or engineers early in their careers who want real-world impact, technical growth, and a fast-paced environment where innovation never stops.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work directly with advanced fuel cell technologies and high‑precision energy components
• Build hands-on engineering experience in testing, assembly, and process optimization
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team pushing clean energy forward
• Grow your skills in manufacturing, electrochemistry, quality systems, and high‑tech production
• Gain exposure to R&D, early manufacturing scale-up, and engineering operations

🔧 What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Cell Technician, you’ll be on the front lines of product creation—supporting both day-to-day production and long-term technology development.

Your responsibilities will include:

✅ Assemble fuel cell components and subassemblies following engineering drawings and work instructions

✅ Perform fabrication processes including coating, stacking, sealing, and alignment

✅ Operate manufacturing tools, instrumentation, and test stations

✅ Conduct functional testing, inspection, and data collection

✅ Accurately record measurements and production data (MES and batch travelers)

✅ Identify defects, equipment issues, and process deviations—supporting root-cause analysis

✅ Participate in yield improvement, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

✅ Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area

✅ Partner closely with engineers, quality teams, and manufacturing operations to hit production goals

🧠 What You Bring

This role is perfect for early-career engineers or technically minded individuals who want to grow their capabilities while contributing to meaningful, innovative work.

Essential Skills

• Experience with testing, measurement, or quality control
• Comfortable using tools such as calipers, multimeters, and gauges
• Interest or familiarity with fuel cells, batteries, ceramics, or high‑temperature systems

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of industry experience OR relevant internships, lab work, or hands-on project experience
• Experience in cleanroom, laboratory, pilot production, or manufacturing environments
• Exposure to ISO, SPC, quality systems, or root‑cause problem solving
• Interest in process scale‑up and early-stage manufacturing operations

🏭 Work Environment

You will work in a hybrid manufacturing + laboratory production setting. Expect hands-on interaction with precision equipment, industrial tools, and high‑temperature systems. Proper PPE is required, and occasional overtime may be needed during production ramps.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, technical, fast-moving environment and enjoys being deeply involved in making things work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.