UT-ENG-3133-Technical / Scientific-ENT

Actalent; Minnesota; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

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

Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Technician (T3) – Test Engineering to join our on-site team in Burnsville, Minnesota. You will build test hardware, review designs with engineering, and maintain test documentation to support production for commercial and military sensor products.

The role requires 3+ years building cables and wire harnesses, soldering and schematic reading, plus experience with complex cable assemblies. On-site work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building cables and wire harnesses.
• Proficient in soldering and reading electrical schematics.
• Experience building complex cable assemblies and test boxes.
• Knowledge of Minnesota electrical codes and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Build test hardware, including cables, boxes, and racks, according to engineering drawings.
• Create and review test system designs and documentation with engineering to meet customer requirements.
• Update documentation such as drawings, schematics, and bills of materials, or provide markups for new and existing test hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by operations and provide necessary repairs to solutions, such as cables, boxes, and racks, in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, effectively communicating with engineers, operators, and technicians.

Skills

Cables & harnesses

Soldering

Electrical schematics

Cable assemblies

Minnesota electrical codes

Tooling & crimping standards

Tools

Soldering tools

Crimping standards

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technician (T3) – Test Engineering Job Description

Join a global engineering organization dedicated to the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions for the Avionics strategic business unit. As a Senior Technician, you will work onsite in Burnsville, Minnesota, collaborating with a team of experienced engineers and technicians to support production for both commercial and military sensor products.

Responsibilities

• Build test hardware, including cables, boxes, and racks, according to engineering drawings.
• Create and review test system designs and documentation with engineering to meet customer requirements.
• Update documentation such as drawings, schematics, and bills of materials, or provide markups for new and existing test hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by operations and provide necessary repairs to solutions, such as cables, boxes, and racks, in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, effectively communicating with engineers, operators, and technicians.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in building cables and wire harnesses.
• Proficiency in soldering and reading electrical schematics.
• Experience in building complex cable assemblies and test boxes.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State Electrical codes and statutes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with tooling, soldering, and crimping standards.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.
• Ability to read engineering schematics and wire lists.

Work Environment

Work onsite in a test lab environment. Collaborate with a team in a dynamic and agile setting, engaging in hands-on work with test solutions at various stages of their life cycle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

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