PCB Test Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description
This Electrical Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting production and engineering test systems, with a strong emphasis on PCBA test fixtures, board-level testing, failure analysis, and electrical validation to support manufacturing operations and New Product Introduction (NPI). You will own the architecture of test fixtures and interface hardware, contribute directly to reliable manufacturing test processes, and collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain PCBA test fixtures, including bed-of-nails systems and interface hardware to support production and engineering testing.
- Own test fixture architecture, including schematics, wiring, component selection, bills of materials (BOMs), and all related documentation.
- Design and modify interface boards using Altium Designer to support automated test systems and evolving product requirements.
- Perform root cause failure analysis on PCBAs, fixtures, and test equipment, and drive corrective actions to improve reliability and yield.
- Lead the design, development, and support of production and engineering test systems for manufacturing operations and NPI programs.
- Support testing and troubleshooting of power electronics, including inverter systems and component-level power electronics.
- Develop, commission, and validate new test stands while ensuring safety, robustness, and compliance with documentation standards.
- Conduct functional and verification testing using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power analyzers, and other electrical instrumentation.
- Provide hands-on lab support for board bring-up, troubleshooting, and manufacturing test activities.
- Troubleshoot complex board-level and system-level electrical issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Mentor technicians and junior engineers on test methods, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices for manufacturing test.
- Collaborate closely with electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure test coverage and product reliability.
- Contribute to product lifecycle management through robust test strategies, thorough documentation, and continuous improvement of test processes.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, test engineering, or manufacturing test environments.
- Strong experience designing PCBA test fixtures and manufacturing test systems.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and board design.
- Hands-on experience with Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) test fixtures and conducting failure analysis.
- Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, power electronics fundamentals, and board-level testing.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex board-level and system-level electrical issues in a manufacturing or lab environment.
- Experience with test stands and automated test systems used in production and engineering settings.
- Strong documentation skills for schematics, wiring, BOMs, procedures, and test reports.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with NI hardware, TestStand, and LabVIEW is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management and its impact on test strategy and documentation.
- Experience working in manufacturing test environments with advanced test equipment.
- Ability to mentor and guide technicians and junior engineers in test methods and troubleshooting.
- Comfort working on power electronics systems, including inverters and component-level power electronics.
- Strong analytical mindset for root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement of test processes.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing and lab environment, working daily with advanced test equipment and electrical instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power analyzers. You will collaborate with a broad, inclusive technical team across electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality disciplines, supporting a site experiencing significant growth with a strong backlog of business. The position offers access to competitive benefits, including retirement plans, paid time off, and holiday pay, within a professional setting focused on safety, documentation compliance, and high-quality manufacturing test practices.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Simpsonville, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/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 Permanent position based out of Simpsonville, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Simpsonville,SC. 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.

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