Test Engineer

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Design for Test

Provide Design for Testability (DFT) guidance throughout all phases of product development, from concept through production release. Define and implement overall test and configuration strategies for new products while collaborating closely with R&D teams. Develop comprehensive test plans that support product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency. Drive project planning and execution to ensure all test solutions are developed, validated, documented, and ready prior to pilot and production launches. Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to create production-ready test systems, fixtures, and tooling for internal and contract manufacturing operations.

Automated Test System Development

• Design, develop, and deploy automated production test systems, including both hardware and software components.
• Implement test automation solutions capable of executing functional, performance, and configuration testing.
• Integrate industry-standard measurement equipment into automated test environments.
• Validate and troubleshoot test systems to ensure reliable and repeatable operation.

Process Capability & Quality Assurance

• Apply Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R methodologies to verify test system accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Ensure production test systems are traceable to applicable calibration standards.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to monitor equipment performance and product quality.
• Analyze test data and identify opportunities for process improvement and defect reduction.

Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement

• Optimize test coverage, cycle time, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Install, validate, and support production test systems at manufacturing facilities and contract manufacturer locations.
• Maintain and improve existing production test processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Investigate production test issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Create and maintain technical documentation including test specifications, procedures, work instructions, wiring diagrams, installation guides, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and milestones to stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.
• Represent Test Engineering within cross-functional product development teams.
• Demonstrate leadership, ownership, and initiative in driving projects to successful completion.

Skills

• Programming
• Test equipment
• Test engineering
• Test plan
• RF
• SQL
• C++

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and developing automated functional test systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience developing automated test hardware and software solutions for production applications. Proficiency with National Instruments TestStand or similar test automation platforms. Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication principles, technologies, and test methodologies. Hands-on Experience Using RF And Electronic Test Equipment, Including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Measurement Receivers, Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters (DMMs).
• Technical Skills: Experience performing Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R studies. Programming experience in ANSI C; experience with Python, C++, PowerShell, or Linux scripting is highly desirable. Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing quality tools. Demonstrated project planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing technical documentation. Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with National Instruments TestStand development and architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases for test data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• Expertise in Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R implementation.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for software development, test automation, or data analysis.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or related continuous improvement certification.
• Experience developing and implementing JTAG-based test solutions.
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing environments and production system deployment.

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.