Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Job Description

The Test Engineer designs, develops, and enhances test equipment hardware and software for power electronics and battery systems. This role combines hands-on work with test equipment, software scripting, and close collaboration with production and design teams to create optimized, reliable, and well-documented test solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance test equipment hardware and software in both individual and team settings.

• Demonstrate proficiency in scripting using Python

• Use SQL databases and queries to efficiently manage, store, and analyze test data.

• Collaborate with the production team to understand and incorporate production constraints into test strategies and equipment design.

• Work closely with design teams to define optimized test specifications that balance product yield and quality requirements.

• Assist in the mechanical and electrical design of test equipment, with particular focus on high-voltage power electronics and battery systems.

• Support debug and validation activities to ensure sustained performance, reliability, and safety of test equipment.

• Take responsibility for fully documenting all aspects of assigned projects, including test procedures, equipment configurations, and design decisions.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and methodologies across hardware and software testing.

• Apply software test engineering practices to validate test software and ensure accurate, repeatable test results.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in software testing, test engineering, and test development for hardware and software systems.

• Strong Python programming skills, including scripting for test automation and data processing.

• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Golang, C, C++, C#, or Java.

• Solid understanding of SQL databases and queries for managing and analyzing test data.

• Hands-on experience with test equipment and hardware test setups in a lab or production environment.

• Knowledge of power electronics, including high and low voltage systems up to 24 V and 480 V.

• Experience in software test engineering, including designing, executing, and documenting test cases.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production and design teams to align test strategies with product and manufacturing requirements.

• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to create clear, comprehensive project and test documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

• Experience with LabVIEW for test automation and test equipment control.

• Experience in hardware testing, including mechanical and electrical aspects of test equipment.

• Experience working with battery systems and high-voltage power electronics in a test environment.

• Familiarity with test equipment integration and validation in production settings.

• Ability to troubleshoot and debug both hardware and software issues in test systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Comfort working on cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

This position operates in a technical lab and production-oriented environment focused on test equipment for power electronics and battery systems. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with expected overtime as project and production needs require. Work involves hands-on interaction with test equipment, hardware setups, and software tools such as Python, SQL, and potentially LabVIEW. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineering and production teams, with access to specialized test instruments and power electronic systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Katy, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

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.

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 Katy,Texas.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.