Test Engineer

ACTalent; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTalent in Orange, CA is seeking a Test Engineer to lead verification and validation testing of electromechanical products. You will design fixtures, implement data acquisition, and analyze results to improve performance.

This contract-to-hire role emphasizes hands-on testing in a collaborative lab setting. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 5+ years of testing experience and proficiency in LabVIEW and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on product testing in new product development.
• Experience designing test fixtures and measurement systems.
• Experience with electromechanical products containing mechanical and electrical components.
• Proficiency with data acquisition and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop V&V test plans and procedures from product requirements.
• Design and troubleshoot test fixtures, instrumentation and lab setups.
• Perform functional, durability, environmental and reliability testing.
• Establish measurement systems and data acquisition methods.
• Analyze test data and identify failure modes with recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Document test procedures, results and findings.
• Support automation initiatives and testing best practices.

Skills

Bachelors in ME/EE

5+ years testing

Test fixtures

Electromechanical testing

V&V planning

Data acquisition

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in ME/EE

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

MSA methods

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

The Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development and validation of new electromechanical products throughout the product development lifecycle. This position requires creating test strategies, designing and building test fixtures and measurement systems, executing verification and validation testing, analyzing test results, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification and validation (V&V) test plans, procedures, and methodologies based on product requirements.

• Design, build, and troubleshoot custom test fixtures, instrumentation, and laboratory setups.

• Perform functional, performance, durability, environmental, and reliability testing on electromechanical products.

• Establish measurement systems and data acquisition methods to accurately evaluate product performance.

• Analyze test data, identify failure modes, and provide recommendations for product improvements.

• Investigate product issues using structured root-cause analysis techniques.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams.

• Document test procedures, results, and engineering findings.

• Support the advancement of laboratory capabilities, automation initiatives, and testing best practices.

• Provide technical guidance and support to test technicians and junior engineering staff.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of hands-on product testing experience within a new product development environment.

• Experience designing and building test fixtures, test equipment, and laboratory measurement systems.

• Strong experience testing electromechanical products containing mechanical and electrical components.

• Experience developing verification and validation test plans from engineering requirements.

• Proficiency with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and measurement techniques.

• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience analyzing engineering data and validating measurement accuracy.

• Ability to operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW or similar data acquisition and automation platforms.

• Experience with environmental, reliability, and durability testing.

• Familiarity with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) methodologies.

• Experience in highly regulated or quality-focused industries such as medical device, aerospace, defense, industrial instrumentation, or advanced manufacturing.

• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks to design test fixtures and lab equipment.

• Experience testing products incorporating sensors, valves, controls, firmware, and connected technologies.

Work Environment

The work environment is engineering-driven with a focus on hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement. The Test Engineer will work in a laboratory setting, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment to test and validate electromechanical products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, and the dress code is professional.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $66.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Orange,CA.

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.