Test Engineer

About the role

The Test Engineer develops and executes comprehensive design verification and test plans to ensure high-quality, reliable products that meet internal and industry standards. This role works closely with design, firmware, and software teams to validate hardware integration, analyze test results, and drive continuous improvement in product performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.
• Create, review, and maintain test benches, test cases, and verification environments to support thorough design validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in a test, verification, or related engineering role.
• Understanding of digital and/or analog circuit design principles.
• Experience with design verification methodologies, including directed testing, constrained random testing, and regression testing.
• Hands-on lab experience using oscilloscopes, test equipment, and debugging tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and design specifications.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and related troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as UL60730, UL61508, and EN298.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to solder and rework test PCB assemblies and build test setups.
• Strong attention to detail with disciplined documentation practices.
• Able to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with verification testing, including DVT and other structured test phases.
• Familiarity with PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and other electronic test instruments in an engineering lab environment.
• Experience in hardware debugging and root cause analysis for complex electronic systems.
• Exposure to EMI/EMC considerations in product design and verification.
• Experience designing and building custom test setups and fixtures.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Interest in working on products used in everyday life and seeing the direct impact of your work.
• Motivation to grow within a larger organization that offers strong benefits and career development opportunities.

Skills

• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with verification testing, including DVT and other structured test phases.
• Familiarity with PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and other electronic test instruments in an engineering lab environment.
• Experience in hardware debugging and root cause analysis for complex electronic systems.
• Exposure to EMI/EMC considerations in product design and verification.
• Experience designing and building custom test setups and fixtures.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Interest in working on products used in everyday life and seeing the direct impact of your work.
• Motivation to grow within a larger organization that offers strong benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

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)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00/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.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in an engineering lab environment. You will work hands-on with electronic hardware, test equipment, and instruments such as oscilloscopes, EMI/EMC test setups, and other verification tools. The position involves building and reworking test PCB assemblies, setting up and operating test benches, and collaborating closely with design, firmware, and software teams in a lab setting. The workday is centered around practical testing, debugging, and verification activities, providing direct exposure to products that are used in everyday applications, within a structured and quality-focused engineering environment.

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.