Electrical Test Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Golden Valley, MN is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to execute robust test strategies for complex robotic systems, emphasizing system-level reliability and integrated electro-mechanical performance.

As a technical SME in system testing, you will drive test rigor, reliability validation, and continuous improvement, collaborating with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams to meet performance, reliability and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience with test equipment and test procedures.
• Strong background in test engineering.
• Expertise in electrical systems testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive test strategies for complex robotic systems.
• Ensure robust system-level reliability and integrated electro-mechanical performance.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert in system testing.
• Drive test rigor, reliability validation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure products meet performance, reliability, and customer expectations.
• Measure success through product reliability, test coverage quality, defect prevention, and timely execution of test programs.

Skills

Test equipment

Test procedures

Test engineering

Electrical systems testing

Job description

Electrical Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Test Engineer to execute robust test strategies for complex robotic systems, focusing on system-level reliability and integrated electro-mechanical performance. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert in system testing, driving test rigor, reliability validation, and continuous improvement throughout development and deployment. You will collaborate closely with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to ensure our products meet performance, reliability, and customer expectations. Success in this role is measured by product reliability, quality of test coverage, effective defect prevention, and the timely execution of test programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive test strategies for complex robotic systems.
• Ensure robust system-level reliability and integrated electro-mechanical performance.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert in system testing.
• Drive test rigor, reliability validation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure products meet performance, reliability, and customer expectations.
• Measure success through product reliability, test coverage quality, defect prevention, and timely execution of test programs.

Essential Skills

• Experience with test equipment and test procedures.
• Strong background in test engineering.
• Expertise in electrical systems testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Work Environment

The role involves working closely with various teams to integrate and test complex robotic systems. This position requires a strong focus on system reliability and performance, with an emphasis on technical expertise and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 hybrid position in Golden Valley,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.