Mechanical Test Engineer

Actalent; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job stability and growth

Job summary

Actalent in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support R&D for capital equipment, instruments, and medical-device subsystems. You will work with engineers to design and refine prototypes, develop fixtures and test methods, and document results.

The role requires hands-on testing, the ability to create detailed test plans and reports, and collaboration with manufacturing and product teams in a regulated environment (GMP/ISO/FDA preferred).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with complex test development and execution for mechanical systems and products.
• Strong documentation practices for detailed engineering and test records.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical test equipment and test setups.
• Experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering disciplines.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans with defined methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities for capital equipment and medical-device subsystems with mechanical test expertise.
• Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and refine prototypes meeting requirements.
• Develop and implement mechanical test fixtures and test methods to validate designs.
• Plan, execute, and document complex engineering tests following procedures and quality standards.
• Create and maintain design and test documentation including plans, protocols, and reports.
• Provide feedback on manufacturability and mechanical processes relevant to testing.
• Evaluate fit, function, tolerancing, and design robustness to improve reliability.
• Participate in test planning, execution, and data analysis for mechanical systems.
• Work with test equipment and flow-related setups to assess performance and design compliance.

Skills

Test development

Documentation

Mechanical testing

Test planning

Prototyping

Engineering tech

Detail orientation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Test fixtures

Flow test setups

Mechanical test equipment

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Test Engineer Development supports research and development activities for capital equipment, instruments, disposables, and related medical-device subsystems. In this hands‑on role, you collaborate closely with engineers to create and refine prototypes, develop test fixtures and test methods, execute engineering tests, maintain accurate design documentation, and provide practical feedback on manufacturability, fit, function, tolerancing, and overall design robustness.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities for capital equipment, instruments, disposables, and related medical-device subsystems by contributing mechanical test expertise.
• Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and refine prototypes that meet functional and performance requirements.
• Develop and implement mechanical test fixtures, test equipment setups, and test methods to validate product designs and subsystems.
• Plan, execute, and document complex engineering tests, ensuring that test development and execution follow defined procedures and quality standards.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate, and complete design and test documentation, including test plans, protocols, reports, and related records.
• Provide practical feedback on manufacturability, including considerations for mechanical processes, machining, and manufacturing engineering requirements.
• Evaluate and report on fit, function, tolerancing, and design robustness to help improve product reliability and performance.
• Support product development activities by participating in test planning, test execution, and data analysis for mechanical systems and components.
• Work with mechanical test equipment and flow‑related test setups to assess performance and verify compliance with design specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test development practices, documentation standards, and engineering support processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams to ensure alignment between design intent and test outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience with complex test development and execution for mechanical systems and products.
• Strong documentation practices, with the ability to create, organize, and maintain detailed engineering and test records.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical test equipment and test setups used to evaluate mechanical performance and flow characteristics.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans, including defining test methods, setting up equipment, and recording and interpreting results.
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, electromechanical technology, machining, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience as an engineering technician, mechanical technician, prototype technician, or in an equivalent hands‑on technical role (preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with test equipment and test development in a product development or engineering support environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical processes, manufacturing workflows, and product development life cycles.
• Experience in medical devices or another regulated industry with exposure to GMP, ISO, FDA, or comparable quality‑system requirements (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and cross‑functional teams in support of test engineering and product development activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing, documentation, and problem‑solving.
• Comfort working with prototypes, disposables, and mechanical subsystems in a development setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a facility located in Minnetonka, Minnesota that supports business operations and manufacturing alignment for advanced medical products and systems. You work in a development and manufacturing environment that focuses on capital equipment, instruments, disposables, and related medical‑device subsystems. The setting combines engineering labs and production areas, where you use mechanical test equipment, fixtures, and tools to support research, development, and testing activities. You collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams in a regulated environment that follows established quality‑system and operational procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hopkins, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Hopkins,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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