Job Title: Lab Support EngineerWe are seeking a hands-on, highly organized Lab Support Engineer to own the day-to-day operation and readiness of engineering labs across our North Reading and Westborough locations.In this role, you will ensure engineers have the equipment, fixtures, parts, and supplies they need to work effectively. You will manage lab inventory, maintain and troubleshoot test equipment and fixtures, coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance, and establish a safe, clean, and efficient lab environment.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with equipment while also taking ownership of the organization and operational health of a technical lab.Key Responsibilities
- Own inventory management across both labs, including components, consumables, cables, spare parts, tools, and equipment.
- Receive, label, organize, and store incoming materials while maintaining accurate inventory and asset records.
- Manage check-in/check-out processes for shared tools, equipment, and other lab assets.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment to ensure critical materials remain available.
- Track internal purchase orders and work with suppliers and internal teams to meet required delivery dates.
- Coordinate procurement, supplier interactions, and return material authorization (RMA) activities.
- Maintain clear inventory documentation and reporting across both locations.
- Own lab organization, cleanliness, storage, labeling, and workspace standards.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair test fixtures, tools, and lab equipment.
- Coordinate calibration, servicing, and preventive maintenance while maintaining equipment service histories.
- Identify aging or unreliable equipment and flag potential repair or replacement needs.
- Set up, tear down, and reconfigure fixtures and test stations based on engineering requirements.
- Stage fixtures, samples, equipment, and materials ahead of testing and demonstrations.
- Provide hands-on support for environmental, reliability, and functional testing by following established procedures and work instructions.
- Assist engineers with straightforward test execution and accurate collection of test results.
- Promote safe handling, storage, documentation, and use of lab equipment and materials.
- Travel between North Reading and Westborough as needed to support operations at both sites.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting an engineering, electronics, test, R&D, manufacturing, or similarly technical lab environment.
- Demonstrated experience with inventory control, asset management, or equipment organization in a technical setting.
- Hands-on ability to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fixtures, tools, and lab/test equipment.
- Experience working with test equipment and supporting engineering or technical activities.
- Ability to safely and effectively operate common shop tools and lab equipment.
- Basic understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, including components such as motors, controllers, sensors, and consumer electronic devices.
- Ability to read and follow engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, specifications, test procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to independently prioritize inventory, maintenance, and lab-support needs.
- Ability to work regularly on-site and travel between North Reading and Westborough, MA as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with inventory or asset-management systems, including reorder and replenishment processes.
- Experience coordinating equipment calibration and preventive-maintenance programs.
- Experience supporting engineering labs across multiple locations.
- Familiarity with supplier management, procurement, purchase orders, and RMA processes.
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Fusion 360.
- Exposure to fabrication and prototyping methods such as machining, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
- Experience using scripting, coding, or automation to improve inventory, equipment, or maintenance tracking processes.
Work Environment This is a hands-on, on-site position supporting engineering lab operations in North Reading and Westborough, Massachusetts. The role involves regular interaction with test equipment, fixtures, shop tools, electronic and electro-mechanical devices, and engineering test setups.Success in this position requires a combination of technical aptitude, organization, ownership, and responsiveness. You will work closely with engineers and partner teams to ensure both labs remain safe, organized, properly stocked, and ready to support product development and testing. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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