Electronics Test Engineer

Actalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to support nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection product lines. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, design support, and engineering changes for system-level electronic equipment used in medical device testing and radiation detection applications.

You will develop and execute test plans, read schematics, troubleshoot at component and system levels, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or above in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years in electronics design, testing, or reliability roles.
• Experience reading schematics and troubleshooting at circuit level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer/internal applications and provide technical support for nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection products.
• Support electronics design updates and component replacements to maintain performance and reliability.
• Develop, execute, and document product testing plans to verify equipment performance and long-term reliability.
• Write and maintain test plans and procedures to qualify equipment and define test methods.
• Identify obsolete components and specify replacements to support engineering changes.
• Read and interpret schematics, circuit boards, and technical drawings to support design/testing.
• Troubleshoot electronics products and provide hands-on support to technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to resolve issues and support projects.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including test reports and design records.
• Contribute to design/qualification of system-level test equipment used for medical device testing and radiation detection.
• Support applications engineering by translating customer requirements into test actions.
• Participate in qualification testing to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical Eng

3+ years exp

Schematic reading

Test engineering

Circuit testing

Documentation

Cross-functional collab

Hands-on troubleshooting

Test system equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree with hands-on experience

Tools

CAD tools

PLM

MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electronics Test Engineer

Job Description

The Electronics Test Engineer supports nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection product lines, playing a key role in ensuring product quality and reliability. This position focuses on hands‑on testing, design support, and engineering change activities for system‑level electronic equipment used in medical device testing and radiation detection/instrumentation applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and internal applications and provide technical support and recommendations for nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection products.
• Support electronics design updates, including component replacements and product improvements, to maintain performance and reliability.
• Develop, execute, and document product testing plans to verify equipment performance, qualification, and long‑term reliability.
• Write and maintain test plans and procedures to qualify equipment, not only executing tests but also defining test requirements and methods.
• Identify obsolete electronic components and specify suitable replacements, supporting engineering change activities and product lifecycle management.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics, circuit board layouts, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to support design and test activities.
• Troubleshoot electronic products and systems at the circuit and system level, providing hands‑on support to production test and assembly technicians.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to resolve technical issues and support new and existing projects within the nuclear industry.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including test reports, configuration records, and design support documentation, in alignment with documentation control processes.
• Contribute to the design and qualification of system‑level test equipment and instrumentation used for medical device testing and radiation detection.
• Support applications engineering activities, including understanding customer requirements and translating them into test and design support actions.
• Participate in qualification testing efforts to ensure products meet regulatory, industry, and customer standards, especially for regulated industries.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Nuclear Engineering, or an associate degree with strong hands‑on electronics experience.
• 3 plus years of experience in electronics design, testing, applications engineering, reliability, or a similar technical role.
• Strong background in electronics and electronic design, including circuit board and analog circuit testing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Hands‑on experience with test engineering for electronic systems and circuit‑level troubleshooting.
• Ability to develop, write, execute, and document test plans and qualification procedures for electronic equipment.
• Experience supporting engineering change activities, including identifying obsolete components and specifying replacements.
• Capability to provide technical support to production test and assembly technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining technical records and test reports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, medical device, or similar environments.
• Understanding of instrumentation or sensor‑based electronic systems, particularly in radiation detection and nuclear radiation testing.
• Experience with CAD tools for electronics or mechanical design support.
• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Experience with technical documentation control processes and systems.
• Exposure to qualification testing for system‑level equipment and instrumentation.
• Comfort working with system‑level test equipment and designing or supporting test systems.

Work Environment

The role is based at a small manufacturing site that combines laboratory and office spaces, providing a close‑knit, collaborative environment with approximately 20 team members across quality, service, production, and engineering. Work involves hands‑on activities in a lab setting with system‑level electronic test equipment, circuit boards, and r