Test Engineer

Join an innovative molecular R&D instrument development group as a Level 4 Engineer. This high-visibility role involves working on a dynamic and early-stage team dedicated to baselining and identifying failure modes on complex electromechanical diagnostic devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of test approaches and determine applicable standards in a largely undefined testing landscape.
• Independently identify industry standards, such as MIL STD 810, ASTM, and ISTA, to create comprehensive test protocols from scratch.
• Design and analyze custom test fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks.
• Conduct hands-on environmental and destructive testing, including thermal cycling, altitude, shock, vibration, and ingress protection.
• Perform preliminary mechanical and electrical investigations into failure modes and present technical findings to program leadership.

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in hardware testing and reliability engineering.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks for the design and analysis of test fixtures.
• Hands-on experience in environmental and destructive testing.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on mechanical and electrical failure modes.

• Experience in medical device, automotive, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Familiarity with Lua scripting or basic programming for modifying test scripts.
• Experience with LabVIEW and Helix ALM or other PLM platforms.
• Knowledge of EMC or EMI testing and IP ingress testing for dust and water.
• Understanding of reliability statistics such as HALT, HASS, or MTBF.

Work within a small, collaborative R&D engineering team in Salt Lake City. The role involves a mix of hands-on bench testing in a lab environment and desk work developing protocols, analyzing data, and building presentations. Expect to be on your feet regularly in the lab. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off, with core hours between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM. The dress code is typical R&D engineering casual, suitable for lab and shop floor work. A laptop is provided by the client. The initial contract is for 11 months, with potential extensions based on performance and program needs. Salt Lake City offers a lower cost of living and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid position in Salt Lake City,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.