Manufacturing Test Engineer

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Manufacturing Test Engineer We are looking for a hands-on engineer to take ownership of how our products are tested and brought into production. This role is responsible for developing test strategies, building test systems, and ensuring new products are ready for a stable production launch. In addition, this position plays a key role in helping design and stand up the production line, ensuring alignment between product design, test requirements, and manufacturing flow. Responsibilities Define test requirements based on product design, risk, and performance expectations. Develop comprehensive test strategies at module, drive, and system levels to ensure complete and efficient test coverage. Prepare new products for test readiness prior to production launch, ensuring test plans and systems are in place. Design and build production test systems, test stands, fixtures, and interfaces that are robust and easy to operate. Develop reliable test methods for production use and refine them for stability, repeatability, and throughput. Support and enhance automated test platforms, including integration of automated test equipment into production lines. Support the design and build of production lines for new products, including defining build sequence, station layout, and test integration points. Lead root cause analysis for test failures and reduce repeat failures through corrective and preventive actions. Target Candidate Profile

• Hands-on test engineer with experience building test systems—not just writing plans
• Background in electronics, drives, or control systems preferred
• Experience taking products from development into production
• Comfortable working on the floor in a hands-on environment
• Able to connect product design, test strategy, and manufacturing process Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in test engineering, controls, or electronics manufacturing
• Experience designing and building test systems or fixtures
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Must-Have Experience
• Experience designing and building production test systems
• Experience supporting or leading new product introduction (NPI) or product launch
• Strong electrical troubleshooting capability Preferred
• Experience with automated test systems (SPEA, LabVIEW, PLCs) Experience in power electronics or control systems Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Franksville, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
• 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 Franksville,WI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.