Test Engineer: Automation & Electrical Testing

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

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.