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Test Technician

Actalent Prospect Heights, Illinois, United States

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Salary: USD 28–32 per hour

Posted Dec 12, 2025Apply by Jan 11, 2026

Role & seniority: Test Lab/R&D Engineer, 2-5+ years experience; contract-to-hire; on-site in Prospect Heights, IL

Stack/tools: CAD operations; reading/creating schematics and blueprints; DC circuitry; electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, multimeters, resistance meters)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Wire circuits and facilitate interfaces between the control room and lab

  • Analyze data from test shots and coordinate/swap roles with engineers as needed

  • Build, modify, and test prototypes and fixtures; set up samples, run tests, take measurements, and report findings; edit/upload test videos to online systems

Must-have skills

  • 2-5+ years in a Test Lab/R&D environment

  • Proficiency in reading schematics/blueprints and engineering drawings

  • CAD operations experience

  • Understanding of DC circuitry

  • Familiarity with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, multimeters, resistance meters)

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with test video capture/upload workflows

  • Additional lab automation or data analysis skills

  • Location & work type: Fully onsite, Prospect Heights, IL; Contract to Hire

  • Pay range: $28.00 - $32.00/hr

Full Description

Responsibilities

Wire circuits and work between the control room and lab. Analyze data from test shots and swap roles with engineers. Edit and upload test videos to online systems. Build, modify, and test prototypes and fixtures. Set up samples, execute tests, take measurements, and report findings.

Essential Skills

2-5+ years of experience in a Test Lab/R&D environment. Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints. Experienced in CAD operations. Understanding of DC circuitry. Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, multimeters, and resistance meters. Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Prospect Heights, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Prospect Heights,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 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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