Test Technician

R&D Test Technician

Job Description:

The R&D Test Technician will support the engineering team in the hands-on build, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of medical devices and associated fixtures. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality prototype builds, precise test execution, and reliable documentation in support of design verification, process validation, and product development activities. The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented technician who is comfortable working in a regulated medical device environment and can collaborate effectively with engineers, quality professionals, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble medical devices and associated fixtures.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of prototypes.
• Ensure high-quality prototype builds and precise test execution.
• Document and support design verification and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality professionals, and manufacturing teams.

Essential Skills:

• 1 or 2-year technical degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or related engineering technology field.
• 3 years of experience in medical device companies in R&D, engineering, testing, or manufacturing support roles.
• Strong proficiency with hand tools, measurement tools, fixture assembly, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience performing documented testing in a regulated environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, test methods, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience building electro-mechanical devices or systems.
• Familiarity with tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and basic machining or 3D printing.
• Experience with data acquisition tools, test instrumentation, or scripting for automated testing.
• Experience with labeling software, label design, and packaging redlining.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% on-site work. The technician will work independently, reading test methods and completing tasks. Testing will be conducted on capital equipment, underwater, and on single-use devices. The work involves a regulated medical device environment, requiring attention to safety and compliance standards.

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

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 Maple Grove,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 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 : $30 - $40