Test Engineer

Job Description

Join our manufacturing team as a Front Line Test Engineer. In this role, you will be the first line of defense for production quality. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated test equipment (ATE) to ensure zero downtime and 100% test coverage. You will bridge the gap between Design Engineering and the Production Floor, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards before reaching the customer.

• Provide immediate technical support for 'line-down' situations related to test stations (ICT, Functional Test, or End-of-Line).
• Diagnose root causes of test failures, distinguishing between actual product defects and 'false failures' caused by test fixtures or software bugs.
• Monitor First Pass Yield (FPY) data and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce cycle time and eliminate re-test loops.
• Manage the calibration, preventive maintenance, and hardware repair of test jigs, bed-of-nails fixtures, and sensors.
• Assist in the validation and 'bring-up' of new test stations during NPI (New Product Introduction) phases.
• Maintain clear records of station downtime, ECO (Engineering Change Order) implementations, and operator instructions.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and automated testing.
• Knowledge of PCBA layouts, environmental testing, vacuum testing, and test chambers.
• Experience with propulsion systems, Teststand, LabVIEW, and Python.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical testing procedures and development.

• Experience with test procedure development and optimization.
• Familiarity with maintaining and repairing test equipment and fixtures.

This position is onsite in Redmond, working with large vacuum chambers, glass chambers, and leak check stations. The role involves identifying process improvements in an environment where electronic propulsion systems generate plasma to provide thrust for the propulsion system. There is an opportunity for conversion based on performance.

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $84.85/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)

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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