EXHIBIT 23











               Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants


Board of Directors
RCM Technologies, Inc.


     We have  issued  our  report  dated  December  12,  1997  accompanying  the
consolidated financial statements and schedules included in the Annual Report of
RCM Technologies,  Inc. and Subsidiaries on Form 10-K for the year ended October
31, 1997. We hereby consent to the  incorporation by reference of said report in
the  Registration  Statements of RCM  Technologies,  Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No.
33-12405, effective March 24, 1987, File No. 33-12406, effective March 24, 1987,
File No. 33-61306,  effective April 21, 1993, and File No.  33-80590,  effective
June 22, 1994).






/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Grant Thornton LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 12, 1997