Prototype Test Technician - Mechanical & Electrical

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician in Waukesha, WI, to support testing of current and new product designs under supervision. The role contributes to continuous improvement and laboratory operations following established standards and procedures.

You will set up equipment, test prototypes and existing products, and document results using mechanical, electrical, and environmental criteria. This is a permanent, onsite role with multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must provide basic personal hand tools.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to work with tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products in the correct sequence per approved test procedures.
• Perform testing on prototypes, existing products and competitor products based on defined criteria (mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical).
• Use a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement instruments.
• Accurately interpret, record, and document measurements like temperature and pressure.
• Assist with assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical wiring & harnesses

Read & follow procedures

Basic computer skills

Willing to learn new equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician in Waukesha, WI, to support testing of current and new product designs under supervision. The role contributes to continuous improvement and laboratory operations following established standards and procedures.

You will set up equipment, test prototypes and existing products, and document results using mechanical, electrical, and environmental criteria. This is a permanent, onsite role with multiple shifts available.