Manufacturing Test Engineer

Actalent • Vernon Hills, IL • 1h ago

Manufacturing Test Engineer / Quality Test Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Test Engineer to inspect, test, and troubleshoot industrial equipment in a production environment. This role is 100% production-floor based and involves mechanical and electrical testing to ensure equipment meets engineering, quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform mechanical and electrical testing of industrial systems and components.

Conduct operational testing according to established test procedures.

Inspect components, electrical wiring, and electromechanical assemblies.

Read electrical diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot wiring and system issues.

Use hand tools and test equipment to verify proper assembly and system performance.

Document test results and identify nonconformances or corrective actions.

Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve products and processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related field.

Experience with equipment testing, manufacturing, mechanical/electrical assembly, or industrial maintenance.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems.

Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools.

PLC exposure is a plus.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

100% on-site, production-floor position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $42.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills,IL.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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