What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Test Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
Overview:
Our client delivers premium energy storage solutions that power everything from warehouses and distribution centers to cars, trains and trucks that keep people on the move and essential supply chains running. This role is supporting the launch of a new lithium ion forklift battery that has been fully designed and manufactured in house.
Our stored energy solutions include advanced lead and lithium batteries, intelligent chargers and cloud-based software that help companies make smart fleet design decisions.
The successful candidate will be part of our Lithium group and will focus on testing leading edge Lithium battery solutions for several different applications from motive power to green energy grid storage, from the system level down to the circuit level. They will also potentially provide electrical and hardware design and troubleshooting support to the manufacturing facility. They will work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop products and systems for a wide range of applications. This position will allow the successful candidate to work on a project from start to finish, gaining knowledge and experience in all aspects of the design phase, from idea to delivered product.
This is a contract position requiring on-site daily work in our Alpharetta, GA facility.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct experimental tests, analyze test data, and write test reports.
- Create test plans and procedures to support production test system development.
- Work with external laboratories to test and qualify products to applicable environmental, safety, industrial, military, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI) standards.
- Collaborate with software team on device bring-up, hardware integration, and system development.
- Develop and execute hardware Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification plans.
- Lead and participate in internal and external design reviews.
- Collaborate with third party suppliers and Subcontract Manufacturers (SCM).
- Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) activities internally and with suppliers.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design to Cost (DTC) activities internally and with suppliers to ensure product design is cost effective and conforms to the manufacturing & assembly plans.
Essential Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related discipline) or equivalent experience required.
- Understanding of power electronics, mixed signal electronics, and associated technologies.
- Strong analytic problem-solving skills.
- Experience preparing product and engineering technical specifications and product performance test procedures or plans.
- Experience with Altium and/or OrCAD for schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of energy storage and control in multi-cell, rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and other storage technologies.
- Experience with high voltage and high-power electronics
- Ability to assemble prototypes with Surface Mount Device (SMD) components.
- Experience with Configuration Management (CM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
- Familiar with SolidWorks 3D CAD, or similar, for mechanical design.
- Good working knowledge of microprocessor-based controller design and testing.
- Good working knowledge of communication circuits and protocols (e.g. CAN, Serial, Ethernet, etc.).
- Familiar with low-level software development, including device drivers and scripting languages.
Personal Characteristics:
- Positive, open minded, problem solving attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-directed, proactive approach to tasks and time management
Work Environment:
Normal office environment is typical.
However, there may be occasional field and factory visits.
Skills
Electrical engineering, Hardware test, Electrical, Oscilloscope, Electrical testing, multimeter, cad software, electrical design
Top Skills Details
Electrical engineering,Hardware test,Electrical,Oscilloscope,Electrical testing,multimeter,cad software
Additional Skills & Qualifications
NICE TO HAVES
- Understanding of energy storage and control in multi-cell, rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and other storage technologies.
- Experience with Thermal chambers
- Experience with design
- Experience with high voltage and high-power electronics
- Ability to assemble prototypes with Surface Mount Device (SMD) components.
- Experience with Configuration Management (CM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
- Familiar with SolidWorks 3D CAD, or similar, for mechanical design.
- Good working knowledge of microprocessor-based controller design and testing.
- Good working knowledge of communication circuits and protocols (e.g. CAN, Serial, Ethernet, etc.).
- Familiar with low-level software development, including device drivers and scripting languages.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Alpharetta, GA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $49.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $38 - $49