Test Technician

Actalent; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in McConnellsburg, PA is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join our Test & Development group, focusing on QA for prototype vehicles and components such as scissor lifts. You will spend about 70% of the day testing hydraulics and electronics and perform a range of tasks as directed by management.

Responsibilities include installing instrumentation, running tests to internal standards, recording issues, and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude and interest in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proven ability to use MS Office and write documentation.
• Professional demeanor.
• Comfortable with heights, testing may involve lifts.
• GED or High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Install instrumentation (pressure ports, temperatures, displacements, speed) and data acquisition (EDAQ).
• Operate test machines per internal standards and external standards.
• Communicate and record machine issues encountered during build.
• Support process improvement activities for Test and Development.
• Test systems and components focusing on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot systems, perform basic failure analysis, and follow test procedures.
• Fabricate test fixtures with proper instrumentation and procedures.
• Routinely work with a data acquisition system (EDAQ).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints/schematics

MS Office & documentation

Professional demeanor

Height tolerance

GED or HS Diploma

Education

AS Degree or trade school for electrical/mechanical tech

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Somat eDAQ

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Test Technician to join our Test & Development group, focusing on QA for prototype vehicles and components. This role involves testing new designs and improvements for scissor lifts and similar construction equipment. The position is hands-on, with 70% of the day dedicated to testing hydraulics and electronics, offering a diverse array of tasks as allocated by management.

Job Title: Test Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Test Technician to join our Test & Development group, focusing on QA for prototype vehicles and components. This role involves testing new designs and improvements for scissor lifts and similar construction equipment. The position is hands-on, with 70% of the day dedicated to testing hydraulics and electronics, offering a diverse array of tasks as allocated by management.

Responsibilities

• Install various types of instrumentation such as pressure ports, temperatures, displacements, and speed, along with the data acquisition system (Somat eDAQ).
• Operate test machines in accordance with Internal Standard Test Procedures and External Standards.
• Communicate and record any machine issues encountered during build.
• Support process improvement activities for Test and Development.
• Perform tests of systems and components focusing on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot systems, perform basic failure analysis, and follow detailed test procedures.
• Fabricate test fixtures, including establishing appropriate instrumentation, test sequence, and procedures.
• Routinely work with a data acquisition system, specifically the EDAQ system.

Essential Skills

• Proven mechanical aptitude and interest in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proven ability to use MS Office and write documentation.
• Professional demeanor.
• Comfortable with heights, as testing may involve going up in lifts.
• GED or High School Diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting complete systems, including hydraulic pumps and cooling systems.
• Experience with a Data Acquisition system or similar testing.
• Experience with moving equipment such as farm equipment, forklifts, or heavy equipment.
• AS Degree or trade school for electrical technology or mechanical systems or similar.
• Test set-up experience.
• Electronic testing and troubleshooting.
• CDL Class A (will not be driving off site).

Work Environment

The role is scheduled during the day, Monday to Friday, with typical hours from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, offering some flexibility. Additional testing may occur over weekends on a 15-week rotation, requiring approximately 30 minutes onsite each day. The work environment is predominantly outdoors, with testing continuing regardless of weather conditions. Appropriate dress for the elements is necessary, with clothing rain gear, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, and vests provided by the company. Employees must purchase steel-toed working shoes. The team consists of 20-25 members, with a learning curve of 6-12 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mc Connellsburg, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Mc Connellsburg,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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