Test Technician

Actalent; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Test Technician for a contract position in Dayton, OH.

You will support testing and validation activities, focusing on data acquisition, controls setup, and industrial signal communication within an electronics environment. Proficiency with NI hardware/software, wiring practices, and test-stand instrumentation is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data acquisition and testing.
• Ability to set up and wire control systems with signal integrity.
• Experience with industrial signal protocols (4–20 mA, Ethernet/IP).

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate data acquisition systems for electronic testing.
• Set up and wire control systems, ensuring signal integrity and safety compliance.
• Work with industrial communication protocols (4–20 mA, Ethernet/IP, voltage signals).
• Select thermocouples for temperature measurement applications.
• Configure DC power supplies for test stands considering load and safety.
• Determine wire gauge and type for various circuits and environments.
• Troubleshoot and verify device communication (CAN, Ethernet/IP).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate test data and system reliability.

Skills

Data acquisition

Wiring practices

Controls setup

Industrial signal protocols

Test data reliability

Tools

National Instruments NI hardware

LabVIEW

DAQmx

Job description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Test Technician to support testing and validation activities. This role focuses on data acquisition, controls setup, and industrial signal communication within an electronics environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with National Instruments hardware/software, wiring practices, and instrumentation selection for test stands.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and operate data acquisition systems for electronic testing.
• Set up and wire control systems, ensuring proper signal integrity and safety compliance.
• Work with industrial communication protocols (4–20 mA, Ethernet/IP, voltage signals).
• Select and install thermocouples for temperature measurement applications.
• Specify and configure DC power supplies for test stands, considering load requirements and safety standards.
• Determine appropriate wire gauge and type for various circuits and environments.
• Troubleshoot and verify communication between devices (CAN, Ethernet/IP).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate test data and system reliability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with National Instruments platforms (CompactDAQ, cRIO, NI-DAQmx, LabVIEW).
• Experience with DAQ system components: Sensors (thermocouples, strain gauges), Signal conditioning (amplifiers, filters, isolation), DAQ hardware/software integration.
• Strong understanding of industrial signal protocols and wiring practices.
• Knowledge of thermocouple types and cold-junction compensation principles.
• Ability to size and select DC power supplies for various applications.
• Proficiency in wire gauge selection based on ampacity and voltage drop considerations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dayton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/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 Dayton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.