Test Technician

Actalent; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO & Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Test Technician to build and maintain HIL bench setups and wiring harnesses for hardware testing and certification. You will work hands-on with electronic assemblies, test equipment, and embedded systems to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality products through rigorous bench, environmental, and regulatory testing.

The role emphasizes interpreting schematics, performing hardware/software integration, and executing a range of tests including EMC and vibration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronics, hardware testing, or related technical roles.
• Proficiency with PCB soldering and rework on electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with electrical safety procedures for lab work with live circuits.
• Ability to read complex schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience building and validating wiring harnesses for test and integration.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level validation of embedded systems.
• Hands-on use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters for testing.
• Experience with test automation tools or frameworks for repeatable testing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, electrical, and system issues.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail for complex systems and test data.
• Effective technical communication for reporting issues and documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Create, configure, and maintain HIL bench setups for hardware testing and validation.
• Develop, build, and validate wiring harnesses for test and certification activities.
• Read and interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to support test setup and troubleshooting.
• Perform hardware and software integration for embedded systems including telematics and connectivity components.
• Execute test procedures across EMC, environmental, vibration, HIL, SIL, and bench testing domains.
• Use lab equipment and test automation tools to collect measurements and data.
• Troubleshoot hardware, electrical, communication, and system integration issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and related tools.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and perform defect analysis to determine failure modes.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Support product reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance through structured testing and reporting.
• Document test setups, procedures, results, and findings with disciplined reporting.
• Communicate technical findings to engineering and project teams.
• Contribute to project planning by estimating test effort and prioritizing tasks to meet schedules.
• Follow electrical safety procedures while working with lab equipment and live circuits.

Skills

Electronics testing

PCB soldering

Schematic interpretation

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Lab instrumentation

Electrical safety

Hardware integration

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Test automation tools

Job description

Test Technician Job Description

The Test Technician builds, maintains, and enhances hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench setups and develops wiring harnesses to support hardware testing and certification activities. This role works hands‑on with electronic assemblies, test equipment, and embedded systems to ensure reliable, compliant, and high‑quality products through rigorous bench, environmental, and regulatory testing.

Responsibilities

• Create, configure, and maintain HIL bench setups to support hardware testing and validation.
• Develop, build, and validate complex wiring harnesses to support hardware testing and certification activities.
• Read and interpret complex electronic and electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to support test setup and troubleshooting.
• Perform hardware and software integration activities for embedded systems, including telematics and connectivity components.
• Execute test procedures across EMC, environmental, vibration, HIL, SIL, and bench testing domains.
• Use lab equipment, instrumentation, and test automation tools to conduct measurements and collect test data.
• Troubleshoot hardware, electrical, communication, and system integration issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and perform defect analysis to determine failure modes and issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve hardware and system issues.
• Support product reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance efforts through structured testing and documentation.
• Document test setups, procedures, results, and findings with clear and disciplined reporting practices.
• Communicate technical findings, issues, and recommendations effectively to engineering and project teams.
• Contribute to project planning and execution by estimating test effort, prioritizing tasks, and meeting schedule commitments.
• Follow electronic and electrical safety procedures while working with lab equipment, test setups, and live circuits.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 3+ years of experience working with electronics, hardware testing, or related technical roles.
• Proficiency with PCB soldering and rework on electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with electronic and electrical safety procedures when working with lab equipment and live circuits.
• Ability to read and understand complex electronic schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and validate complex wiring harnesses for test and integration purposes.
• Experience with hardware and software integration and system‑level validation of embedded systems.
• Hands‑on experience using lab equipment and instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment.
• Experience with test automation tools or frameworks to support repeatable and efficient testing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, electrical, communication, and integration issues.
• Experience executing structured test procedures and performing defect analysis.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions based on test findings.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail when working with complex systems and test data.
• Effective technical communication skills for reporting issues, documenting results and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated discipline in documentation and reporting of test setups, procedures, and outcomes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with EMC, environmental, vibration, HIL, SIL, and bench testing environments.
• Exposure to telematics, connectivity, and embedded systems testing.
• Familiarity with cellular, satellite, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, and GNSS technologies.
• Understanding of product reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience with troubleshooting and validating electrical systems, wiring, and PCB‑level hardware.
• Comfort working with test procedures, test plans, and structured validation processes.
• Ability to contribute to project planning and execution, including task estimation and scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple test activities in parallel.

Work Environment

The role operates primarily in a laboratory and bench‑testing environment focused on electronic hardware and embedded systems. You will regularly work with HIL benches, environmental and vibration test setups, and a range of lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and specialized test equipment. The position involves hands‑on work with PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electronic prototypes, requiring consistent adherence to electrical safety procedures and careful handling of sensitive components. Work typically follows structured test schedules and project timelines, with periods of focused testing, troubleshooting, and documentation. Attire is generally suitable for a technical lab setting, allowing for safe and comfortable handling of equipment and hardware.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL. About Actalent

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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