Entry-Level Engineering Test Technician - Hands-On Lab Role

Actalent; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Brookfield, WI is seeking an Engineering Test Technician at junior to mid level to join a hands-on engineering team. You’ll set up and run tests, analyze data, and help develop new product concepts alongside spirited engineers.

The role emphasizes calibration, lab upkeep, wiring, and collaboration with design teams, with a contract-to-hire path and onsite work. Ideal candidates hold a technical degree and practical testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technical field or military training.
• Fundamentals of electronics, AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, pneumatics and controllers.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Able to solder, wire components and use hand/power tools.
• Knowledge of mechatronics combining mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute and analyze engineering tests including prototyping and performance assessments.
• Ensure thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy of work and maintain lab operations.
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare reports and communicate findings.
• Diagnose lab equipment issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assemble/wire bench top solutions and production electrical panels per schematics.
• Contribute to development of testing automation and multi-task efficiently.

Skills

Electronic fundamentals

Soldering and wiring

Mechatronics knowledge

Hand and power tool use

Troubleshooting skills

Organizational skills

Communication with engineers

Education

Technical degree (Electrical / Electronic / Automation / Mechanical) or military training

Tools

LabVIEW

PLCs

SolidWorks

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Actalent in Brookfield, WI is seeking an Engineering Test Technician at junior to mid level to join a hands-on engineering team. You’ll set up and run tests, analyze data, and help develop new product concepts alongside spirited engineers.

The role emphasizes calibration, lab upkeep, wiring, and collaboration with design teams, with a contract-to-hire path and onsite work. Ideal candidates hold a technical degree and practical testing experience.