Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

As a Test Engineer, you will perform tasks across all product test stages from requirement definition and test planning to final qualification approval. Your primary goal is to ensure that fabricated mechanical components or electrical assemblies meet customer requirements through a thorough testing process. You will engage in a full lifecycle product qualification, including plan development, procedure development, test conduct, and report development.

Responsibilities

• Test systems and components to ensure they meet customer needs and requirements.
• Conduct qualification tests methodically according to test procedures, analyze and interpret results, and document requirement failures necessitating product design changes.
• Identify the necessary test equipment required to thoroughly test the products.
• Formulate effective regression test efforts following a product design change.
• Estimate the budget and scope of proposed qualification test efforts.
• Prepare product reports and documentation.
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods.

Essential Skills

• Testing quality assurance
• Testing development
• Electro-mechanical testing
• Hardware and systems design
• Systems engineering
• Electronic systems
• Mechanical and electrical testing
• Test procedure development
• Validation and test development
• Environmental, electrical systems, and power/EMI testing
• Technical documentation
• Linux
• Requirements gathering
• Python
• Cabling design
• Test equipment usage

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-10 years of experience in electro-mechanical testing
• Experience with power testing
• Basic software capabilities within Linux and Python
• Proficiency in MS Office & Word for documentation
• Experience in communications systems racking and telecom
• Familiarity with testing tools and executing some testing
• Experience in testing mechanical structures and electrical components, connectors, and wiring/cabling power and transmission (Ethernet, Fiber, and power)
• Knowledge of Mil-Std regulations and qualifications from the Defense/Aerospace industry
• Consideration for candidates with EE or CS and ME degrees, or an experienced Testing Technician with an AA degree

Work Environment

The work environment offers a small company culture while working on large navy programs technology. You will spend 50% of your time doing hands-on testing and lab documentation, which includes opening up cabinets to investigate issues. The remaining 50% of your time will involve technical writing of procedures and testing instructions, documenting outcomes/results, and establishing parameters of testing standards (pass/fail)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnsville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $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 Burnsville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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 : $32 - $40