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Test Technician

Actalent Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

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Salary: USD 25–30 per hour

Posted Oct 21, 2025Apply by Nov 20, 2025

Role & seniority: Test Technician (Contract to Hire)

Stack/tools: Oscilloscopes, schematics, electronics, troubleshooting, multimeters, network analyzers; documentation/programs/models/processes; basic software programming is a plus; associate/bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering preferred

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot assembly or system-level failures down to component level

  • Collaborate with Test Engineers and customers for additional functionality insights

  • Provide break-fix support for test equipment; create, analyze, and verify documentation, programs, models, and processes

Must-have skills

  • Proficiency with oscilloscopes, schematics, electronics, troubleshooting, multimeters, and network analyzers

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers

  • Ability to track bugs/defects and develop solutions

Nice-to-haves

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Software programming experience

  • Location & work type: Buffalo Grove, IL; fully onsite; temporary/contract-to-hire role within an engineering/manufacturing services company

Full Description

Job Title: Test Technician

Job Description

As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for accurately troubleshooting assembly or system-level failures to the component level using test failure reports, schematics, datasheets, and other tools. You will collaborate with Test Engineers and customers to gain further knowledge of functionality when information is not readily available. Additionally, you will provide break-fix support for test equipment and utilize appropriate tools for creating, analyzing, and verifying documentation, programs, models, processes, or production.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot assembly or system-level failures to the component level. Collaborate with Test Engineers and customers for additional functionality insights. Provide break-fix support for test equipment. Utilize tools for creating, analyzing, and verifying documentation, programs, models, and processes. Demonstrate a basic understanding of discipline-specific processes and product requirements.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, schematics, electronics, troubleshooting, multimeters, and network analyzers. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers. Ability to track bugs and defects and develop solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Software programming experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Work in a clean and temperature-controlled environment with opportunities to diversify skills and grow within the company. The company hosts employee appreciation events, including barbecues, and offers extensive training to ensure success on the floor. Enjoy a newly designed break room with snack kiosks. Opportunities for career advancement are available within the organization. This position is located in Buffalo Grove, IL, within a company specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and support services, with over 25 years in the electronic manufacturing services industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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