Test Technician

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid breaks

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Test Technician in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on testing Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), powering up units, monitoring simulations, and documenting results for engineering review.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of test experience with industrial equipment, and strong ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints, plus proficiency with Excel/Word for test documentation. This on-site role offers contract-to-hire prospects and a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Test technician experience on industrial equipment or machinery or hydraulics or electrical equipment or mechanisms (2yrs).
• Ability to read electrical schematics (2 yrs).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience documenting tests and results (Using Excel OR Word).

Responsibilities

• Stand up meeting at 7am and receive daily assignments.
• Run tasks and consult the lead if completed.
• Power up and troubleshoot to identify issues before the customer.
• Coordinate with assembly/engineering for support if problems arise.
• Differentiate vendor parts from built parts and report any failures.
• Use computer skills to modify sensor configurations and document results.
• Pre-ship: cleanup, fluids, touch up paint and decals before shipment.

Skills

Test tech experience

Read schematics

Read blueprints

Document tests (Excel/Word)

Job description

Job Title: Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Test Technician will be running the Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) through testing protocol to ensure it was assembled properly for the customer. After the power up technician completes the power up process for the Automated Guided vehicles using vehicle schematics/assembly drawings, test technicians will monitor simulations of customers systems and track set up for reliability. Test technicians will also repair parts returned from the customers for debugging or those that were not properly assembled in house. Not all AGVs will run perfectly, so being able to understand electrical systems to troubleshoot and fix the issue is essential. Each test will be documented for engineering to review.

Responsibilities

• Stand up meeting at 7am - will get assignment for the day.
• Then go run tasks. Need to ask lead for direction if tasks completed.
• Vehicles are going to be powered on and begin troubleshooting, Goal is to find the problem before the customer does.
• Power up - reach out to other team members, assembly or engineering for support when issues arise.
• Will differentiate vendor part vs. what we build if there is a failure. Will then report to quality and reject it, get new part & continue on.
• Use computer skills - Ex: Here’s 20 Sensors - change IPs on line and go on.
• Pre-ship - Once vehicle is ready to go out door. Will clean up vehicles, change fluid (gear box), touch up paint & adding decals, etc.

Essential Skills

• Test technician experience on industrial equipment or machinery or hydraulics or electrical equipment or mechanisms (2yrs) (Component level troubleshooting & repair - needs to be on equipment that moves)
• Ability to read electrical schematics (2 yrs)
• Ability to read Blueprints
• Experience Documenting Tests and Results (Using Excel OR Word)

Work Environment

This role follows a primary schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the potential for 10-hour days and occasional Saturday work that is not frequent.

The workday includes two paid 15-minute breaks, typically around 8:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and one unpaid 30-minute lunch around 11:30 a.m.

he environment centers on testing and preparing Automated Guided Vehicles in a hands-on, industrial setting that involves powered equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, and use of computers for configuration and documentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

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 Grand Rapids,MI.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservi