ICT Test Engineer

Job Title: ICT Test Engineer

Job Description

The ICT Test Engineer will develop, adjust, and validate in-circuit test programs for printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on dialing in test parameters, analyzing boards at the component level, and collaborating with customers to gain approval for test limit changes and program adjustments. The engineer will apply strong electronics knowledge, schematic interpretation skills, and experience with in-circuit test platforms to ensure high-quality, reliable electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain in-circuit test (ICT) programs for PCB assemblies using Lynx-based operating systems and related ICT platforms.
• Dial in tests and adjust test limits to achieve accurate, repeatable results while maintaining product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with customers to review, justify, and obtain approval for test limit changes and other ICT program adjustments.
• Analyze PCBs at the component level to identify failures, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Debug ICT programs and troubleshoot issues at board and component level, using a strong understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and design documentation to support test development and debugging activities.
• Work with ICT platforms such as HP 3070, line probe systems, and the Paradigm platform to execute and refine test strategies.
• Support the development and use of ICT fixtures, working with teams that design and create test fixtures for board-level testing.
• Apply knowledge of electronics design and analog design principles to improve test coverage and effectiveness.
• Contribute to test plans and test development activities, ensuring that functional and in-circuit tests meet product and customer requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing teams in a surface mount technology (SMT) environment to ensure smooth integration of ICT into production processes.
• Use test equipment and validation methods to confirm that products meet performance and quality standards before release.
• Support sustaining engineering activities by updating and refining ICT programs for products already in production.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience with in-circuit test (ICT) in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ICT platforms such as HP 3070, line probe systems, and Paradigm platform tests.
• Experience programming ICT systems on a Lynx-based operating system.
• Ability to analyze and debug PCBs at the component level, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Solid understanding of electronics design, including analog design principles.
• Knowledge in board-level testing as a test engineer with ICT as a core skill.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving surface mount technology (SMT).
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, validation, circuit testing, and test development.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong hardware and electrical engineering fundamentals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing or working with ICT fixtures, including entry-level experience creating or supporting ICT fixtures.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, and Mentor Graphics to understand and navigate schematics.
• Experience with in-circuit tests in a design-focused environment, collaborating closely with design engineering teams.
• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, supporting transition from design to scalable manufacturing.
• Experience with sustaining engineering and lifecycle support for products already in production.
• Understanding of test planning, including defining test coverage and validation strategies for complex electronic products.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.

Salary : $30 - $40