Senior Test Engineer

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Senior Test Engineer to contribute to verification and validation activities in the medical device sector. The ideal candidate will plan and execute tests on electromechanical systems and interface with cross-functional teams. Other responsibilities include developing documentation and leading projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with electromechanical systems.
• 1+ year of experience in a regulated setting such as Medical, Automotive, or Defense.
• Experience developing test procedures from requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Conduct functional testing of mechanical assemblies and electrical circuits.
• Design test cases including methodology, setups, and criteria based on requirements.

Skills

Test Engineering

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Python

Functional Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

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Job Title: Hardware Software Test Engineer

Job Description

As a member of the Verification and Validation engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting product verification, validation, and compliance test activities on electrical and mechanical medical device components and systems. Your expertise will be applied to all levels of product development, from prototype components to final system design. This role involves planning, developing, executing, and validating test methods, and creating associated documentation. You will interface with and support various groups, including R&D, Project Management, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification test methods, protocols, and reports for the verification of requirements on components and systems.
• Drive quality into product development through analysis, testing, and timely feedback of test results to the cross-functional team.
• Reverse engineer designs, review requirements, and fully understand design features to perform test impact assessments, create test strategy, and develop full test plans.
• Design test cases including methodology, setups, materials, equipment, procedure, and acceptance criteria based on requirement and standard.
• Conduct functional testing of mechanical assemblies, electrical circuits, and systems.
• Serve as a key contributor to cross-functional team meetings and design reviews.
• Review and analyze requirements and compliance standards as part of test development.
• Support the hardware team in product development, concept feasibility, pre-compliance, and change activities by developing tests and providing test data.
• Design hardware and/or software tools and fixtures for executing test methods and analyzing data.
• Review, understand, and characterize electrical/mechanical designs to develop test methods ensuring requirement coverage.
• Lead small teams through test projects for electromechanical components and systems.
• Read and understand medical compliance standards and requirements, evaluate risks, and develop test procedures that ensure requirements are met, including leading test execution at third-party medical device safety test labs.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience with electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years of experience conducting functional testing of hardware and software systems.
• 1+ year of experience in a regulated setting such as Medical, Automotive, or Defense.
• Experience developing test procedures from requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience with test engineering and using test equipment such as oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in Python and design verification.
• Experience with system and component level V&V testing, plans, procedures, and reports.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using electrical and mechanical lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, force/pressure gauges, calipers, thermometers, flow meters, and scales.
• Experience with hardware test and validation procedures.
  
  

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment with a lab setting. You will work with large pieces of capital equipment, simulating end-user conditions. Testing will occur after software updates have been implemented.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 Plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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