Job Title: Systems Test Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Test Engineer is an integral part of the Engineering Approvals Team, responsible for ensuring product compliance with industry regulations. This role involves detailed product analysis, hands-on testing, test development, and interfacing with regulatory agencies to prepare submission materials for certification.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply applicable safety and 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 global hazardous location and performance requirements.Create test plans and oversee the interpretation of test 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 write test reports.

Essential Skills

Test engineeringProduct testingRequirements analysisValidationTest plan developmentSoftware testingHardware and electronics expertiseDesign verification and full system testingAbility to read and interpret requirements and fix bugsTroubleshootingData interpretation and documentationExperience with test equipmentElectrical engineeringTest developmentRequirements gatheringProficiency in Python

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field required; BSEE or CS preferred1-5 years of experience in firmware formal verification and/or validation product testing and requirementsAt least 1 year of experience in standards-based testing and environmental testingUnderstanding of design requirements and their application in product evaluation through technical analysis and testingExcellent written and verbal communication skills for data presentation and test result articulationGood organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field is highly preferredExperience with sustaining and new product development projectsExperience in the design and certification of products used in hazardous locationsKnowledge of 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 Feb 13, 2026.

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.

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