Engineering Test Technician

Actalent; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Electronics Test Technician on 2nd/3rd shift to perform acceptance-level testing of displays, servers and computers. You will follow detailed test procedures, document results, and work with engineering to resolve issues in a production or lab environment.

You should have an associate degree in electronics or related field (or military electronics training), hands-on testing and soldering experience, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering or equivalent military training in electronics.
• Hands-on experience with electronics, testing and troubleshooting of assemblies or systems.
• Soldering proficiency for electronic components and assemblies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electronics and hardware issues.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes for measurements and diagnostics.
• Ability to follow quality procedures, test procedures, change orders and instructions.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams on failures and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance-level testing of electronics as per procedures.
• Follow detailed test procedures and quality procedures consistently.
• Document results and complete paperwork to standards.
• Record failures for root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Interpret engineering drawings and schematics for testing and troubleshooting.
• Use oscilloscopes and test equipment to diagnose and verify performance.
• Communicate test failures and requirements with engineering and test teams.
• Contribute to process improvements in testing and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Oscilloscopes

Documentation

Quality procedures

Test equipment

Reading drawings

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic test equipment

Engineering drawings

Job description

Job Title

Electronics Test Technician (2nd/3rd Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on performing acceptance-level testing of electronic equipment, including displays, servers, and computers, on 2nd or 3rd shift. The Electronics Test Technician ensures that all products meet established quality standards by executing detailed test procedures, documenting results accurately, and collaborating with engineering and other technical teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance-level testing of electronic products, including displays, servers, and computers, in accordance with departmental test procedures.
• Follow detailed test procedures, quality procedures, change orders, and other operating instructions accurately and consistently.
• Properly document test results and complete all required paperwork in line with departmental and quality standards.
• Record all failures clearly and accurately on Failure Report Forms to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and schematics to perform testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Use oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment to diagnose, verify, and evaluate product performance.
• Interface with the engineering department, test equipment departments, and other relevant teams to communicate test failures, clarify requirements, and support process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on test processes, documentation, and product issues encountered during testing.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree in electronics or electrical engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent military training in electronics.
• Hands-on experience with electronics, including testing and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies or systems.
• Proficiency in soldering for electronic components and assemblies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving electronic and hardware issues.
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings and electronic schematics.
• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes for measurement, diagnostics, and verification of electronic signals.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow quality procedures, test procedures, change orders, and operating instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and technical teams to address test failures and process issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience conducting acceptance-level testing of displays, servers, computers, or similar electronic equipment.
• Familiarity with departmental quality standards and structured test documentation practices.
• Comfort working with test equipment departments and cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience in process improvement or experience contributing to enhancements in testing workflows and documentation.

Work Environment

This position is scheduled for 2nd or 3rd shift, with standard hours of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM for 2nd shift and 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM for 3rd shift. A shift premium applies to 2nd and 3rd shift work. Initial training takes place on 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM to ensure thorough onboarding and familiarity with procedures. The work environment is a technical, electronics-focused setting where you will regularly handle displays, servers, computers, and related electronic assemblies. You will work with oscilloscopes and other test instruments at dedicated test stations, following structured procedures and documentation standards. The role involves close collaboration with engineering and test equipment teams in a production or lab environment that emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to established processes.

Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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 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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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