What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Test Technician position at Actalent?
Description
The Test Technician builds, assembles, and tests electro-mechanical prototypes, performs electrical checks, and troubleshoots hardware and software issues. This role requires hands-on skills in prototyping, basic programming in PYTHON, CAD modeling, and fabrication techniques such as soldering and harnessing.
Responsibilities:
Prototyping & Assembly: Building and assembling electro-mechanical components at various design stages.
Electrical Testing: Performing electrical checks on fully assembled prototypes to ensure functionality and safety.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing hardware and software failures in collaboration with engineers.
Programming Basics: Ability to write simple scripts in Python, Java, or C for testing or automation.
CAD Modeling: Creating simple parts and fixtures using CAD software.
Fabrication Skills: Soldering, harnessing, and machine-shop operations.
Data Analysis & Documentation: Recording test results, analyzing performance data, and maintaining technical documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
-Test Fixture: jigs or fixtures
-Test Equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, diagnostic tools
-Programming: execute Python test scripts
Worksite Location
333 Corey Way, South San Francisco, California, 94080-6706, United States
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 San Francisco,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 2025.
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.
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