Actalent is seeking a Test Development Engineer for a position in Newmarket, Ontario!
Job Title: Test Development Engineer
Job Description
The ideal candidate for the Test Development Engineer position thrives at the hardware/software boundary and is motivated by solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment. This role involves developing functional and system-level test strategies and solutions for Aerospace & Defense, Health Tech, Smart Energy, and Industrial segments. You will deliver these solutions to global production sites and support local engineering teams during product launches. Work is project-based within a structured team environment, collaborating with an experienced group of engineers and technicians in a dedicated test development lab. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who drives development activities forward while contributing to team and project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop production test strategies based on product design specifications.
- Lead design and development of test solutions, including hardware and software components.
- Participate in all development phases: test planning, software development, hardware design, system integration, procurement, qualification, and installation support.
- Provide development support for multiple global production facilities.
- Optimize test processes to improve cycle time and yield.
- Analyze data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Integrate tools and code from internal teams or external customers.
- Debug solutions using design of experiments and failure analysis methodologies.
- Review and validate technical documentation (test plans, schematics, PFMEA, qualification reports).
- Act as liaison between customers, program managers, and technical teams.
- Apply continuous improvement principles throughout development.
- Occasional travel and flexible work schedules for global site support.
Essential Skills
- 7+ years in engineering development (design, develop, debug).
- 7+ years hands-on experience with LabVIEW for test automation.
- Experience with Altium Designer for schematics.
- Experience working with customers/vendors.
Assets:
- Knowledge of test process optimization and productivity improvement techniques.
- Technical leadership on engineering projects.
- Hardware development and integration
- Programming experience in Python.
- Experience with NI hardware (PXI, DAQ).
Work Environment
The role involves lab work such as assembling test fixtures, instrument racks, wiring, and PCB assembly. There will be client-facing exposure and interaction with multiple teams.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newmarket, ON.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Newmarket,ON.
À propos d'Actalent:
Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.
Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.
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. 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.
