• Test Technician

    Actalent (Buffalo Grove, IL)


    Test Technician

    Job Description

    As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting assembly or system level failures to the component level using test failure reports, schematics, datasheets, and other tools. You will collaborate with Test Engineers and customers to enhance your understanding of functionality and provide break-fix support for test equipment. Your role will involve utilizing appropriate tools to create, analyze, and verify documentation, programs, models, processes, or production related to your tasks.

    Responsibilities

    + Accurately troubleshoot assembly or system level failures to the component level using test failure reports, schematics, and datasheets.

    + Collaborate with Test Engineers and customers to gain further knowledge of functionality when information is not available.

    + Provide break-fix support for test equipment.

    + Utilize appropriate tools to perform necessary work including creation, analysis, and verification of documentation, programs, models, processes, or production.

    + Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to support full processes and product requirements and specifications.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, schematics, electronics, and troubleshooting.

    + Experience with multimeters and network analyzers.

    + Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + At least 2 years of experience working with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.

    + Ability to track bugs and defects and develop solutions.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Any software programming experience is a plus.

    Work Environment

    Join a company that offers a clean, temperature-controlled environment, ensuring comfort throughout the year. Benefit from extensive training and the opportunity for career advancement within the company. Enjoy employee appreciation events, such as barbecues, and make use of an awesome break room stocked with snacks. The company specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and support services, with over 25 years of experience in the electronic manufacturing services industry. Located in Buffalo Grove, IL, the company helps clients bring their complex product ideas to life in demanding regulatory environments.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 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.