Test Engineer

Actalent; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Mankato, MN is seeking a test engineering professional to design and build custom testing equipment and automation for data collection and product testing. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to ISO quality standards.

The candidate will lead verification and validation activities, develop test plans, and provide technical guidance across engineering, manufacturing, and operations for improved product quality and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or closely related field.
• 2+ years supporting product test, validation, hardware verification, or related engineering functions.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing test solutions for electronic assemblies, PCBs, or similar equipment.
• Proficiency with common lab instrumentation and DOE/FMEA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective test solutions satisfying performance, quality, and validation needs.
• Engineer and build custom testing equipment, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Lead design, installation, calibration, and maintenance of data-collection testing hardware.
• Define testing parameters and execution plans including sequencing and phases.
• Document results and communicate findings through engineering reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and resolve data concerns.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, schedules, and production-cycle projections.
• Ensure ISO quality standards and documentation procedures are followed.

Skills

test engineering

DOE

FMEA

PCB

PCBAs

sheet metal

ISO

manufacturing

PCB testing

troubleshoot

multimeter

oscilloscope

data analysis

electronics

test development

electrical testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Programmable power supplies

PCB layouts (CAD)

Job description

• Develops cost-effective test solutions that satisfy performance, quality, and validation requirements.
• Engineers and builds custom testing equipment, fixtures, automation systems, instrumentation connections, and related support hardware.
• Leads technical efforts involving the design, acquisition, installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and systems used for data collection and product testing.
• Defines testing parameters, procedures, and execution plans, including sequencing and operational phases.
• Oversees all stages of testing activities, ensuring proper functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements.
• Creates and utilizes software applications and integrated hardware platforms to evaluate electrical products, assemblies, and systems.
• Designs and constructs prototype hardware and test fixtures to support product development, manufacturing, and field evaluations.
• Reviews, interprets, and communicates test results through detailed technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Partners with engineering, manufacturing, scientific, and technical teams to troubleshoot product issues, investigate anomalies, and resolve data-related concerns.
• Verifies that testing applications and automated systems operate according to documented specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Authors Statements of Work (SOWs), engineering specifications, requirements documents, and validation plans.
• Evaluates product designs from a testability perspective and recommends improvements that enhance coverage, reliability, manufacturability, and overall cost efficiency.
• Produces engineering documentation including CAD drawings, electrical diagrams, and printed circuit board layouts when needed for test-system implementation.
• Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify design enhancements that improve product quality and production readiness.
• Provides technical guidance and testing support to engineering teams, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and other internal partners.
• Performs verification and validation activities while documenting outcomes in accordance with customer expectations and quality standards.
• Prepares testing proposals, project estimates, quotations, development schedules, and production-cycle projections.
• Maintains compliance with ISO quality standards and adheres to established documentation, process, and quality-management procedures.

Description

• Develops cost-effective test solutions that satisfy performance, quality, and validation requirements.
• Engineers and builds custom testing equipment, fixtures, automation systems, instrumentation connections, and related support hardware.
• Leads technical efforts involving the design, acquisition, installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and systems used for data collection and product testing.
• Defines testing parameters, procedures, and execution plans, including sequencing and operational phases.
• Oversees all stages of testing activities, ensuring proper functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements.
• Creates and utilizes software applications and integrated hardware platforms to evaluate electrical products, assemblies, and systems.
• Designs and constructs prototype hardware and test fixtures to support product development, manufacturing, and field evaluations.
• Reviews, interprets, and communicates test results through detailed technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Partners with engineering, manufacturing, scientific, and technical teams to troubleshoot product issues, investigate anomalies, and resolve data-related concerns.
• Verifies that testing applications and automated systems operate according to documented specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Authors Statements of Work (SOWs), engineering specifications, requirements documents, and validation plans.
• Evaluates product designs from a testability perspective and recommends improvements that enhance coverage, reliability, manufacturability, and overall cost efficiency.
• Produces engineering documentation including CAD drawings, electrical diagrams, and printed circuit board layouts when needed for test-system implementation.
• Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify design enhancements that improve product quality and production readiness.
• Provides technical guidance and testing support to engineering teams, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and other internal partners.
• Performs verification and validation activities while documenting outcomes in accordance with customer expectations and quality standards.
• Prepares testing proposals, project estimates, quotations, development schedules, and production-cycle projections.
• Maintains compliance with ISO quality standards and adheres to established documentation, process, and quality-management procedures.

Skills

test engineering, doe, fmea, pcb, pcbas, sheet metal, iso, manufacturing, pcb testing, trouble shoot, multimeter, oscilloscope, data analysis, electronics, test development, electrical testing

Top Skills Details

test engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field; equivalent education combined with relevant industry experience may also be considered. 2+ years of experience supporting product test, validation, test development, hardware verification, manufacturing test, or related engineering functions. Hands-on experience developing and executing test solutions for electronic assemblies, circuit boards, PCBs, electromechanical equipment, or similar products. Proficiency with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, programmable power supplies, and other common lab instrumentation. Knowledge of product validation and reliability methodologies, such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), statistical analysis, and root-cause investigation techniques. Familiarity with manufacturing processes including surface mount technology (SMT), PCB assembly, machining, metal fabrication, injection molding, stamping, and related production methods is preferred. Experience working within regulated or quality-driven environments and an understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements. Exposure to ISO-based quality systems, FDA regulations, and Quality System Regulations (QSR) is considered beneficial. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate data, and implement effective corrective actions. Effective communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mankato, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 fully onsite position in Mankato,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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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