Test Engineer

Approvals Test Systems Engineer

The Approvals Test Systems Engineer plays a crucial role within the Engineering Approvals Team, assisting with the essential tasks required to secure and maintain product compliance with industry regulations. This position involves conducting in-depth product analyses, performing hands-on testing, and developing tests to verify compliance. The engineer will also collaborate with regulatory bodies to prepare submission materials necessary 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 those requirements.
• Create test plans, oversee and interpret test results in compliance with company and industry standards and policies.
• Prepare technical justifications and technical 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

• Proficiency in test engineering, product testing, requirements analysis, validation, and test plan development.
• Experience in software testing, firmware, hardware, and full system testing.
• Ability to read and interpret requirements, fix bugs, and troubleshoot.
• Competence in interpreting data and results, test equipment, electrical testing, and test development.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and Python.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field required; BSEE or CS preferred.
• 1-4 years' experience in firmware formal verification and/or validation, product testing, and requirements.
• At least 1 year experience in standards-based testing, including environmental testing.
• Understanding of design requirements and application in product evaluation through technical analysis and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field highly preferred.
• Experience with sustaining and new product development projects.
• Working knowledge of product development processes, particularly verification and validation testing.
• Experience in the design and certification of products used in hazardous locations, including performance certifications.
• Familiarity with hazardous location and performance standards (FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx).

Work Environment

This role is based on-site. The position offers a long-term opportunity, with two weeks of paid time off and holidays following a specific schedule.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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 acta Lentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.