• Test Engineer

    Actalent (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Maintain R&D manufacturing equipment, coordinating preventative maintenance and calibrations. Design and iterate equipment components for existing and novel sensor manufacturing equipment. Design and iterate sensor testing components for functional test equipment. Solve critical engineering challenges related to hardware and electrical testing. Utilize in-house and external machine shops to fabricate parts per defined requirements. Execute well-designed experiments to assess suitability of designed parts and critically review peer work. Draft and edit formal documents related to equipment, protocols, and reports. Gather and summarize efficiency or quality observations, contributing to continuous process improvement. Hands-on work with fabrication and test equipment (machine shop tools, 3D printers, analytical equipment, vision/test hardware). Apply controller/automation experience (LabView, RaspberryPi, Arduino). Draft requirements, drawings, flow diagrams, or algorithms to describe processes. Run self-directed projects, manage timelines, and execute in a collaborative environment. Contribute to intellectual property development through innovative design and documentation.

     

    Skills

     

    Test automation, cad

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Test automation,cad

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    CAD experience designing fixtures/tools (SolidWorks or OnShape). Familiarity with statistical tools (ANOVA, t-tests, Gauge R&R) for test method validation and measurement system analysis. Experience supporting equipment lifecycle activities using Maximo equipment management system.

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 San Diego,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 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.