Test Development Engineer

Job Title: Test Development Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Test Development Engineer who is fully qualified to execute job responsibilities independently, within established professional standards. The role involves moderately complex tasks requiring judgment to complete assignments independently and determine the best methods for completion. Your contributions will significantly impact the division's operations, schedules, and performance goals. You will build vital internal and external relationships to facilitate the achievement of role accountabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to develop technical solutions in limited technical fields supporting common segments/technologies.
• Solve complex problems in collaboration with a team of engineers.
• Lead projects, managing communication with team members, suppliers, and both internal and external customers.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers.
• Provide high-level test hardware and software solution architecture.
• Review equipment data sheets and select appropriate equipment based on requirements.
• Support the creation of structural or functional test strategies and test plans to meet project goals.
• Develop technical proposals with costed BOM and hours estimates.
• Research and comprehend relevant product technologies.
• Participate in all areas of the manufacturing test development process, including hardware selection, procurement, test code development, integration, validation, qualification, and installation support.
• Collaborate with customer product design teams, providing feedback on product testability, test coverage, diagnosability, reparability, firmware/diagnostics, and user experience.
• Develop production-level manufacturing test strategies and requirements based on product design specifications.
• Document manufacturing test plans.
• Design and develop test solutions, including hardware and software elements.
• Develop new test code and tools for manufacturing test automation.
• Integrate new tools and custom code for product integration, qualification, and installation.
• Debug tester issues using design of experiments and failure analysis methodologies.
• Execute validation and qualification requirements using statistical and industry methods.
• Stabilize test solutions for manufacturing, focusing on failure analysis, cycle time, test yield optimizations, and false failure reductions.
• Maintain test equipment, fixtures, and specialized tools for manufacturing test automation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry knowledge and regulations.
• Apply continuous improvement mindset to all aspects of the development process.
• Travel occasionally to overseas locations (Mexico, Asia, EU).

Essential Skills

• Engineering foundation competencies.
• Knowledge of design processes for systems and printed circuit boards.
• Understanding of systems and printed circuit board manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry and quality standards.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems.
• Knowledge of materials and components used in the construction of systems and printed circuit boards.
• Knowledge of testing software, processes, methodologies, and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with IT platforms, networking, database design, and programming languages.
• Minimum 1-2 years of practical software development experience in a Linux environment with Python.
• Minimum 1-2 years of practical experience using GIT in a Linux environment.
• Experience in software design, development, debug, and release.
• Project leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Javascript, HTML, XML, TCL, Bash Scripting, MS Visual Studio .NET (C#, VB, ASP), SQL (preferred).
• Hardware development, integration, and qualification experience (preferred).
• Instrumentation automation, driver development (preferred).
• Board design and layout experience (asset).
• Experience in Hyperscale, Cloud Connectivity, and/or DataCenter industry (preferred).
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense and/or Healthcare industry (asset).
• Experience with National Instruments LabView and TestStand (asset).
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields.

Work Environment

The work environment includes lab work involving assembling test equipment, racks of instruments, running cables, wiring, and PCB assembly. It is a normal office environment with exposure to manufacturing settings. The role may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data. Repetitive manual movements such as data entry and using a computer mouse are frequently required. Occasional travel may be required within the US, Canada, Mexico, Asia, and the EU. The role is fast-paced with a focus on execution in a high-volume environment. A continuous improvement mindset is encouraged, and cultural fit includes being a good communicator and asking the right questions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richardson, TX.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/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 fully onsite position in Richardson,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.