Lab Test Technician: Precision Data & Test Systems

Actalent; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental plans

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA and Dependent Care plans

Paid holidays and generous PTO

401k matching

Company events

Education assistance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Test Technician for its Circle Pines, MN lab. This full-time onsite role supports testing, validation, and continuous improvement across engineering projects, focusing on executing procedures, operating lab equipment, and delivering accurate data for product development.

You will work with Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, and Systems teams to set up test loops, document results, and ensure safety and traceability in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of test lab/R&D experience.
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with pressure, flow, and thermal testing.
• Documentation accuracy and repeatability focus.
• Comfort with pumps, valves, hoses, and measurement hardware.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test loops with pumps, valves, sensors, and filtration.
• Execute test procedures and ensure correct instrumentation configuration.
• Monitor system behavior: thermal, pressure, flow, leaks.
• Collect/test measurements with calibrated instruments and logs.
• Calibrate lab instrumentation and maintain traceability records.
• Validate sensor accuracy and document deviations.
• Maintain safety and proper lab practices during tests.
• Assemble test fixtures and install components for campaigns.
• Prepare logs, notes, and summaries for review.
• Update SOPs and work instructions reflecting practices.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical/controls teams.

Skills

Lab testing

Hands-on problem solving

Test equipment operation

Reading engineering drawings

Pressure/Flow/Temp testing

Data collection & validation

Leak detection methods

Safety practices

Attention to documentation

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Eng Tech or similar

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC-based systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Test Technician for its Circle Pines, MN lab. This full-time onsite role supports testing, validation, and continuous improvement across engineering projects, focusing on executing procedures, operating lab equipment, and delivering accurate data for product development.

You will work with Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, and Systems teams to set up test loops, document results, and ensure safety and traceability in a fast-paced lab environment.