Manufacturing Test Technician

Actalent; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician in the Waukesha, WI area. This permanent, onsite role involves performing testing on current and new product designs under close supervision, supporting continuous improvement to reduce defects, and helping with laboratory operations following established standards.

The position requires basic hand tools, a high school diploma or GED, and will involve testing across mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical domains with careful

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must provide basic personal hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and run tests on prototypes and products per approved procedures.
• Test mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions and document results.
• Assist with assembling and fabricating test equipment and prototypes per blueprints.

Skills

Test equipment setup

Prototype testing

Measurement instruments

Data recording

Assembly & fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of the area's fastest growing and most stable companies.

There are multiple openings on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing testing on current and new product designs under close supervision.

This role supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for product defects and contributes to laboratory operations in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Set up test equipment and products in the correct sequence in accordance with approved test procedures.
• Perform testing on prototypes, existing products, and competitor products based on defined criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions
• Utilize a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement instruments.
• Accurately interpret, record, and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurement data.
• Assist with the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products according to blueprint specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must provide basic personal hand tools.

Work Environment

This position operates within a laboratory environment that requires adherence to safety protocols and procedures. The work involves handling various mechanical and electrical tasks, necessitating the use of basic hand tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.