Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to perform essential tasks throughout all product test stages, from requirement definition and test planning to test procedure development, test conduct, and final qualification approval. Your role will involve thoroughly testing and verifying that mechanical components or electrical assemblies meet customer requirements through full lifecycle product qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform test engineering tasks for all product test stages, including requirement definition, test planning, and test procedure development.
• Conduct qualification tests methodically according to test procedures, analyze and interpret results, and document requirement failures that may necessitate 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 budget and scope of proposed qualification test efforts.
• Prepare detailed product reports and documentation.
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods to enhance testing processes.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in testing quality assurance, testing development, and electro-mechanical testing.
• Strong knowledge of hardware, systems design, and systems engineering.
• Experience with electronic systems, mechanical and electrical testing, test procedures, validation, and test development.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical testing, including environmental, electrical systems, power, and EMI testing.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Experience with Linux and Python for basic software programming.
• Knowledge of cabling design and test equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-10 years of experience in electro-mechanical testing.
• Experience with power testing at PDA lab and Element Testing lab.
• Some software capabilities within Linux and Python.
• Experience with MS Office and Word for documentation and system start-up.
• Communication systems racking experience and telecom knowledge is preferred.
• Consideration for both EE or CS and ME degrees, or a Testing Technician with an AA degree.
• Experience with testing mechanical structures and electrical components, connectors, and wiring/cabling for power and transmission.
• Familiarity with testing tools and execution.
• Experience with Mil-Std regulations and qualifications from the Defense/Aerospace industry is beneficial.

Work Environment

The work environment promotes a small company culture working on large navy programs and technology. The role involves 50% hands-on testing and lab documentation, including opening up cabinets to investigate issues, and 50% technical writing of procedures, testing instructions, and outcomes/results. You will support lab testing and work on documentation of testing parameters and standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.

Salary : $32 - $40