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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Minitab, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Data Driven Tests, Robotic Automation Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Test Data, Strategies of Testing, JMP (Statistical Software), Statistics Packages
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/14_70fa3371

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead system verification, reliability validation, and test strategy development for complex robotic and electro-mechanical systems. This role is responsible for ensuring product performance, reliability, and quality through rigorous testing, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on test engineering expertise, strong analytical skills, and experience driving test programs from development through deployment., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

 * 8+ years of experience in test engineering, validation, or systems verification.
 * Experience testing complex electro-mechanical, electrical, embedded, or robotic systems.
 * Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and accelerated testing methods.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead test programs independently and drive execution to completion., * Master's degree in Engineering.
 * Experience in robotics, automation, industrial equipment, or autonomous systems.
 * Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
 * Experience with HIL, SiL, simulation, endurance testing, and performance characterization.
 * Programming experience supporting test automation (Python, C#, VB.NET, or similar).
 * Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or DFSS methodologies., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

* Develop and execute system- and subsystem-level test strategies, plans, and validation activities.
 * Define test methods and acceptance criteria based on product and system requirements.
 * Lead functional, performance, stress, endurance, and reliability testing.
 * Design and execute accelerated life testing and apply reliability methodologies such as DFMEA, FTA, HALT/HASS, and DOE.
 * Analyze test data, identify failure modes, and drive corrective actions and design improvements.
 * Support development of automated test systems, test infrastructure, and standardized testing processes.
 * Document test procedures, results, and technical recommendations.
 * Collaborate with Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality teams throughout product development.
 * Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in testing, validation, and problem-solving.