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# Hardware Technician

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $58,240.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Hardware Testing, Break Fix
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A76E0C07F150480E8B58A992E1F60024/job/

## About the Role

Validation, Troubleshooting, Testing, ECU, Schematic, CAN, Troubleshooting, * Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, or related discipline.

 * 3-7 years of relevant hands-on experience.

Industry Experience

 * Automotive electronics, ECU validation, laboratory operations, or hardware validation environment experience preferred.

Technical Skills

 * ECU Hardware

 * CAN Tools

 * Schematics

 * Harness Troubleshooting

 * Bench Maintenance

Key Competencies

 * Attention to detail

 * Hands-on troubleshooting

 * Documentation

 * Teamwork

## Description

Support validation bench deployment, ECU configuration, hardware troubleshooting, and operational readiness., * Configure and maintain ECUs, harnesses, peripherals, and bench hardware.

 * Support bench installation, expansion, and bring-up activities.

 * Troubleshoot hardware and diagnostic issues.

 * Perform preventive maintenance and readiness checks.

 * Maintain configuration and inventory records.


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