Manufacturing Test Engineer

Actalent; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, is hiring a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Tempe, AZ. The role combines manufacturing test development with optical measurement knowledge across LED emitters, spectroscopy, and sensor technology to bridge R&D concepts to production-ready systems.

The ideal candidate will have LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, and instrument integration experience, plus MSA, Gauge R&R, and validation strategy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology (electrical preferred, EE/ECE or EET also acceptable).
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Manufacturing Test Engineering and Test Application Development.
• LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, and instrument integration.
• Test methodology development, measurement system analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, and uncertainty analysis.
• Development of manufacturing test limits, guard bands, and validation strategies.
• URS/SRS development, verification, and validation.

Skills

Manufacturing Test Engineering

Test Application Development

LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB

Measurement System Analysis

Gauge R&R

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology (electrical preferred, EE/ECE or EET also acceptable)

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB

Instrument integration

Job description

Our client, a global leader in medical devices and technology, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer with a strong combination of manufacturing test development expertise and optical measurement knowledge, including LED emitters, spectroscopy, sensor technology, signal processing, and measurement uncertainty, who can bridge the gap between R&D concepts and production-ready manufacturing test systems.

Direct optical experience would be valuable, but a strong Manufacturing Test/Application Engineer with measurement-system development experience could onboard with technical guidance from our internal sensor expert and product experts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology (electrical preferred, EE/ECE or EET also acceptable)

• 7+ years of professional experience

• Manufacturing Test Engineering and Test Application Development

• LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, and instrument integration

• Test methodology development, measurement system analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, and uncertainty analysis

• Development of manufacturing test limits, guard bands, and validation strategies

• Requirements definition, URS/SRS development, verification, and validation

Desired Skills & Experience:

• LED emitter characterization and optical measurement systems

• Spectroscopy and spectrometer integration

• Optical sensor technologies and photonics-based measurement systems

• Understanding of factors affecting optical measurements, including temperature, drive current, fixturing, alignment, and environmental conditions

• Statistical analysis of measurement variation, repeatability, reproducibility, and yield performance

• Experience translating R&D laboratory measurement methods into robust high-volume manufacturing test solutions

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $85.00/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 Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.