Test Engineer

Actalent; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Test Engineer to design, develop, and support automated production test systems ensuring high product quality and manufacturing efficiency. You will provide Design for Testability guidance across the lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust test strategies.

The role requires expertise in RF/microwave testing, test automation, and hands-on use of RF equipment, with a strong emphasis on reliability, traceability, and process improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• Minimum 5 years designing automated functional test systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with RF/microwave test methods and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design for Testability guidance throughout product development and production release.
• Define and implement test/configuration strategies for new products with R&D.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to support quality and production efficiency.
• Drive project planning to ensure test solutions are ready before pilot and production launches.
• Partner with R&D and manufacturing to create production-ready test systems and tooling.
• Design, develop, and deploy automated test systems (hardware and software).
• Implement test automation for functional, performance, and configuration testing.
• Integrate measurement equipment into automated test environments.
• Validate/test systems for reliability and repeatability in production.
• Apply MUA and Gauge R&R to verify test accuracy.

Skills

Test automation for production

C programming

RF/microwave theory

TestStand

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

National Instruments TestStand

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Test EngineerJob Description

The Test Engineer designs, develops, and supports automated production test systems that ensure high product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency. This role provides Design for Testability guidance throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept through production release, and partners closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust test strategies, systems, and processes in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Design for Testability guidance throughout all phases of product development, from concept through production release.
• Define and implement overall test and configuration strategies for new products in close collaboration with research and development teams.
• Develop comprehensive test plans that support product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
• Drive project planning and execution to ensure all test solutions are developed, validated, documented, and ready before pilot and production launches.
• Partner with research and development and manufacturing engineering teams to create production-ready test systems, fixtures, and tooling for internal and contract manufacturing operations.
• Design, develop, and deploy automated production test systems, including both hardware and software components.
• Implement test automation solutions capable of executing functional, performance, and configuration testing.
• Integrate industry-standard measurement equipment into automated test environments.
• Validate and troubleshoot test systems to ensure reliable, repeatable operation and robust performance in production.
• Apply Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R methodologies to verify test system accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Ensure production test systems remain traceable to applicable calibration standards.
• Use Statistical Process Control tools to monitor equipment performance and product test data, identifying opportunities for process improvement and defect reduction.
• Optimize test coverage, cycle time, throughput, and equipment utilization to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Install, validate, and support production test systems at manufacturing facilities and contract manufacturer locations.
• Maintain and improve existing production test processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Investigate production test issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including test specifications, procedures, work instructions, wiring diagrams, installation guides, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and milestones to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management.
• Represent Test Engineering within cross-functional product development teams and actively contribute to design and process decisions.
• Demonstrate leadership, ownership, and initiative in driving projects to successful completion while collaborating effectively with diverse technical teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and developing automated functional test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing automated test hardware and software solutions for production applications.
• Proficiency with National Instruments TestStand or similar test automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication principles, technologies, and test methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using RF and electronic test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, measurement receivers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
• Experience performing Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and conducting Gauge R&R studies.
• Programming experience in ANSI C for test system development and automation.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and manufacturing quality tools.
• Demonstrated project planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing clear, detailed technical documentation.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience with general programming and test eng