Vehicle Technician

Description We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Automotive/Vehicle Technician to support heavy-duty vehicles at a local test track. This role works closely with engineers to prepare vehicles, components, and systems for instrumentation, all in support of a vehicle testing and validation program. This position is hands-on, technical, and ideal for a technician with mechanical experience who also has exposure to software, wiring, and instrumentation tasks in modern vehicles. Key Responsibilities Prepare vehicles and components for strain gauge instrumentation. Install, route, and secure cables and wiring required for strain testing. Remove axles and perform other mechanical disassembly/reassembly as needed. Support engineers in equipment setup, instrumentation prep, and test readiness. Assist in replacing components and ensuring all parts are properly staged for instrumentation teams. Work collaboratively with engineering teams throughout real-to-virtual transition workflows. Follow high attention-to-detail processes to ensure accurate and reliable instrumentation support.

Required Skills:

Prior automotive or mechanical technician experience at a dealership, fleet shop, farm, or similar - ideally 3+ years of demonstrated high quality work. Strong preference for experience with heavy duty vehicles - trucks, RV's, diesel farm equipment, or similar. Strong mechanical aptitude including axle removal and component prep. Experience running wiring, cables, or similar technical routing tasks. High attention to detail and ability to work methodically. Ability to collaborate closely with engineers in a technical environment. Any qualified local talent to Central Oregon is encouraged to apply with resume clearly showing aligned skills and experience. #LI-MH3 Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/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 Redmond,OR.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.