Test Engineer

Actalent; Manchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Billed holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Manchester, TN is seeking a Test Engineer to design and oversee comprehensive test plans for customer projects. You will coordinate tests, manage parts, and supervise technicians to ensure test reports meet requirements.

The role emphasizes collaborating with design engineers, performing root-cause analysis, and contributing to DFMEA development while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A strong hands-on testing background is preferred.

Qualifications

• M.E. or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in test engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with design engineers to understand design concepts and changes.
• Select necessary tests and create detailed test plans.
• Coordinate equipment reservation, manpower resources, and sampling plans.
• Define the necessity of fixtures or mating parts for tests.
• Study and manage part quantities for test completion.
• Coordinate delivery of test parts and track their schedules.
• Perform or oversee technicians performing tests according to customer requirements.
• Review and approve test reports prepared by technicians.
• Support root cause analysis and development of countermeasures.
• Train team members on testing processes and methods.
• Follow established work practices to ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment and test fixtures.
• Participate in product design reviews and DFMEA development.

Skills

Test engineering

Test development

Test reporting

Measurement tools

Validation planning

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading drawings/specs

Computer literacy

Education

M.E. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering

Experience in lieu of degree considered

Tools

Test equipment

Force gauge

Digital meter

Thermometer

Soldering tools

Job description

Job Title: Test EngineerJob Description

The Test Engineer will communicate with design engineers to understand design concepts or changes, select necessary tests, and make comprehensive test plans. These plans include equipment reservation, coordination of manpower resources, sampling plans, and defining the necessity of fixtures or mating parts. The role involves studying part quantities needed for test completion, coordinating delivery of test parts, and tracking their schedule. The engineer will perform or oversee technicians performing tests according to customer requirements, review and approve test reports, support root cause analysis, and develop countermeasures. The engineer will use general work tools, measurement devices, and job-specific software, train team members on testing processes and methods, and follow established work practices to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory or customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with design engineers to understand design concepts and changes.

• Select necessary tests and create detailed test plans.

• Coordinate equipment reservation, manpower resources, and sampling plans.

• Define the necessity of fixtures or mating parts for tests.

• Study and manage part quantities for test completion.

• Coordinate delivery of test parts and track their schedules.

• Perform or oversee technicians performing tests according to customer requirements.

• Review and approve test reports prepared by technicians.

• Support root cause analysis and development of countermeasures.

• Train team members on testing processes and methods.

• Follow established work practices to ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment and test fixtures.

• Participate in product design reviews and DFMEA development.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in test engineering, test development, and test reporting.

• Experience with measurement tools and test equipment.

• Ability to create and manage validation and test plans.

• Troubleshooting skills.

• Above average mathematical, written, and communication skills.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Computer literacy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• M.E. or equivalent degree with a concentration in mechanical engineering or other technical degrees with relevant experience.

• Experience relative to the position may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Professionalism in a business environment.

• Capability of using basic measurement devices like force gauge, digital meter, and thermometer.

• Capability of using basic hand tools such as soldering.

Work Environment

This role is primarily onsite at the Test Center in Manchester, which houses a variety of test equipment, including chambers, drive-ins, vibration testing, infrared, fogging, haze, flammability, scratch/abrasion, and impact testing devices. The test team consists of around 12 people. There is some flexibility to work from home one day a week for reporting and related activities. Benefits include vacation time and billed holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manchester, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Manchester,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.

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.

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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.