Senior Test Engineer

The Senior Test Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert in system testing, driving test rigor, reliability validation, and continuous improvement throughout development and deployment. This role collaborates closely with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to ensure that products meet performance, reliability, and customer expectations. Success in this role is measured by product reliability, quality of test coverage, effective defect prevention, and timely execution of test programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for system testing.
• Drive test rigor, reliability validation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure products meet performance, reliability, and customer expectations.
• Measure success by product reliability, quality of test coverage, and defect prevention.
• Ensure timely execution of test programs.

• Test engineering
• Test equipment
• Mechanical testing
• Test planning

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in test engineering, validation, or system verification roles.
• Proven experience testing complex electromechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
• Experience applying reliability tools such as DFMEA, FTA, and accelerated testing methods.
• Ability to lead test activities independently.

The role involves working collaboratively with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams. The work environment is dynamic and focuses on ensuring product reliability and quality. Dress code is business casual, and the position may involve working with various testing equipment and methodologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Eden Prairie,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.