Hardware Test Engineer — Test Automation & Compliance

Actalent; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent, based in the United States, is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer for an onsite role in Pella, IA. The engineer will design, execute, and support hardware and software test activities, owning test stands and programming stations, and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role balances approximately 60% hardware and 40% software work, requires hands-on testing experience, and emphasizes a collaborative culture,

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience with CAN communication systems.
• Experience using LabVIEW or similar test automation environment.
• Hands-on hardware testing and validation in electrical manufacturing.
• Experience with software testing and automated or semi-automated tests.
• Ability to write and document Quality Test Plans (QTPs).
• Strong troubleshooting of electrical hardware in production or lab.
• Familiarity with EMC and compliance testing.

Responsibilities

• Own, support, and maintain test stands and programming stations.
• Create and implement test solutions and instrumentation for hardware/software.
• Support manufacturing line test requests and integrate with production processes.
• Troubleshoot test-related issues on the manufacturing line.
• Develop and execute Quality Test Plans for hardware/software.
• Document test results and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Assist EMC/compliance testing activities.

Skills

CAN communication

LabVIEW

Hardware testing

Software testing

QTP writing

EMC testing

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAN bus

Test instrumentation

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

Actalent, based in the United States, is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer for an onsite role in Pella, IA. The engineer will design, execute, and support hardware and software test activities, owning test stands and programming stations, and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role balances approximately 60% hardware and 40% software work, requires hands-on testing experience, and emphasizes a collaborative culture,