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Manufacturing Test Engineer

Actalent
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to support and improve production test systems for insulin pump devices. In this role, you’ll help ensure each product meets strict quality and safety standards before it ships to customers.

You’ll work at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing—building automated test systems, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams across engineering, quality, and operations. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems on the production floor and wants to make an impact in medical technology.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and maintain automated test systems used on the production floor
  • Develop and update Python scripts for test automation, data collection, and analysis
  • Verify product performance (e.g., motors, current, assembly integrity) through testing
  • Troubleshoot test failures across hardware, software, and processes
  • Improve test systems by refining methods, thresholds, and coverage
  • Design and modify test fixtures, tooling, and automation equipment
  • Analyze test data to identify trends and drive improvements
  • Support new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up
  • Work closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams
  • Create and maintain test documentation and validation protocols
  • Contribute to automation and digital manufacturing initiatives (e.g., MES systems)

What You Bring (Required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing test engineering
  • Strong Python skills for automation and data analysis
  • Experience with automated test systems in a production environment
  • Knowledge of electromechanical systems, sensors, PLCs, DAQ, and test hardware
  • Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues (hardware software)
  • Experience working in regulated environments (medical device preferred)
  • Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing setting

Nice to Have

  • Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • Background in building or improving automated equipment
  • Experience with SQL or data visualization tools
  • Familiarity with MES or digital manufacturing systems
  • Experience in medical devices, medtech, or other regulated industries (e.g., aerospace)
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental coverage FSA and HSA Plan Options, including an annual company contribution to the HSA 401(k) program with employer match Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000

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