Engineering Test Technician

Description Engineering technician will be taking direction from an engineer on day to day. Will get trained on a handful of tests that are done in that group. 6 or so tests that would learn how to do on their own. Would manage product coming in and do respective tests for that product based on the work order. Will take reports from engineers, set-up tests and report data back to engineer. Primary testing will be done on packaging products. Tests and equipment likely working with - shaking table, drop tester, slam table (set table, slides down and hits wall to see what happens with force), edge crusher, static weight loading, loading on top of package, etc.

Examples of products testing:

Skids of mulch, rocks, top soil, etc. or other boxes or packaging that are stacked up on a pallet. Anything found in hardware store that would get shipped. Purpose is to limit the amount of loss experienced during shipping. Shaking table - does it move on pallet as an example. Could help set-up tests or build furniture to then run tests. Skills mechanical aptitude, manufacturing environment, hand and power tools, Testing Top Skills Details mechanical aptitude,manufacturing environment,hand and power tools Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in package, vibration or furniture testing Associates or Bachelors in Engineering Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kentwood, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Kentwood,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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