• Hardware Test Engineer

    Actalent (Salem, OR)


    Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer

    Job Description

    The Hardware Test Engineer will execute tasks under the direction of a Hardware Test Engineer, focusing on testing hardware and electrical components of robots, subsystems, and peripherals. The role involves executing testing strategies and verifying functionality, reliability, and performance across a wide range of hardware including actuators, limbs, torsos, sensors, charge docks, and batteries. This is a 6-month contract role with a strong possibility of extension or conversion.

    Responsibilities

    + Execute tasks as directed by a Senior Hardware Test Engineer.

    + Test hardware and electrical components of robots, subsystems, and peripherals.

    + Develop and implement testing strategies.

    + Verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of hardware components.

    + Conduct tests on actuators, limbs, torsos, sensors, charge docks, and batteries.

    Required Skills

    + Proficiency in Python and Linux.

    + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.

    + 1-3 years of experience in a test function, particularly hardware testing at the PCB level and system level testing on electro-mechanical products.

    + Experience with Python scripting for hardware or electro-mechanical systems testing.

    + Experience following test plans.

    + Basic knowledge of Linux OS.

    + Experience with electrical test equipment such as DAC, Test Stand, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with thermal, vibration, and EMC testing.

    + Experience with safety-critical systems.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role requires being on-site 5 days a week, with significant time spent on the manufacturing floor, working hands-on with robots.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Salem, Oregon.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.89/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 Salem,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.