• Test Engineer

    Actalent (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Approvals Test Systems Engineer

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic Engineering Approvals Team as an Approvals Test Systems Engineer. In this role, you will be integral to ensuring our products comply with industry regulations by performing detailed product analysis and hands-on testing. You will work with regulatory agencies to prepare submission materials for certification and maintain ongoing product compliance.

    Responsibilities

    + Interpret and apply applicable safety and/or performance standards.

    + Participate in sustaining and new product development teams to capture and document global hazardous location and performance requirements.

    + Develop test and certification strategies to meet performance requirements.

    + Create test plans, oversee the execution of tests, and interpret the results in compliance with company and industry standards.

    + Prepare technical justifications and documents to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.

    + Interface directly with third-party certification agencies and manage projects with them.

    + Write and execute test protocols in accordance with approval standards and procedures, record results, and compile test reports.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in test engineering and product testing.

    + Strong skills in requirements analysis and validation.

    + Experience in test plan development and execution.

    + Knowledge of software testing, firmware, and hardware design verification.

    + Ability to read and interpret requirements, fix bugs, and troubleshoot.

    + Experience with test equipment, electrical systems, and test development.

    + Proficiency in Python.

    + Electrical engineering expertise.

    + Experience in design verification.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Associate degree in a related field; BSEE or CS preferred.

    + 1-4 years of experience in firmware formal verification and/or validation product testing & requirements.

    + At least 1 year of experience in standards-based environmental testing.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar highly preferred.

    + Experience with sustaining and new product development projects.

    + Strong working knowledge of product development processes, particularly verification and validation testing.

    + Previous experience in the design and certification of products used in hazardous locations, including performance certifications.

    + Familiarity with hazardous location and/or performance standards (FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx).

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.