Test Engineer

Description

This position plans and executes the test development activities of assigned programs. They will ensure product test requirements are clearly defined, create plans to meet the requirements, assisting in roadmap development for continuous improvement. The Optics Test Engineer is the key point of contact for other groups on test development activities, until a manufacturable solution has been transferred to production, and then will continue to support on-going production as required.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Develop DC, RF, and other Optical test systems, providing operational procedures required to transition these stations from low volume to high volume work centers
Assists in developing technical roadmaps for new product test development, identifying risk areas associated with different roadmap options, summarizing advantages/ disadvantages.
Ensure test station capability and qualification plans are executed and reported as modifications/upgrades are implemented.
Defines test project goals, risks, costs/resources, schedule, and potential solutions that may be found.
Summarizes test project results, including impacts to product yield, quality, throughput, and cost.
Cross-functionally team with Designers, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support new product introduction.
Create, conduct, & analyze Design of Experiments (DOE) for development and production activities.
Streamline data gathering, storage and access to minimize effort required to generate required reports.
Sustain and improve processes for electrical test processes associated with Samtec’s product base.
Conduct audits, benchmarking & drive best practice methodologies to proactively prevent quality excursions as the technology ramps.
Supervisory responsibility for Engineers or Technicians may be required.

Skills

design engineering, modeling software, simulation software, microelectronics, optical design, Test engineering, solidworks, autocad, optoelectronics

Top Skills Details

design engineering,modeling software,simulation software,microelectronics,optical design,Test engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.

Expertise in Minitab/SAS-JMP/similar data analysis package, proficiency with MS Office expected.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year and is commensurate with experience + plus generous bonuses paid three times per year in February, August and late fall. Benefits package includes medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401K match, profit sharing, plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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.

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