Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Test Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Test Engineer to perform hands-on functional testing of complex DUV laser systems. The role involves validating equipment and manufacturing processes, certifying systems for customer delivery, and troubleshooting system failures.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on functional testing and factory acceptance testing of DUV laser systems.
- Troubleshoot system and equipment failures, identifying root causes using test data, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.
- Conduct functional tests, optical alignment, equipment calibration, and test station setup.
- Utilize various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and helium leak detection equipment.
- Work with components including electrical, mechanical, optical, gas, water, metrology, and control systems.
- Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and other technical documentation.
- Analyze test data, document critical parameters, identify trends, and communicate technical issues.
- Interface with design engineers for special testing and troubleshooting.
- Identify and recommend improvements to test methods and manufacturing processes.
- Perform in-process quality inspections of components and assemblies.
- Support team member training on testing and troubleshooting processes.
- Maintain assigned tools and equipment, ensuring routine maintenance and calibration.
Essential Skills
- Strong skills in systems testing and troubleshooting complex equipment.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and voltage/current probes.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Strong fundamentals in electrical, mechanical, technical, and physics concepts.
- Excellent root-cause troubleshooting skills using engineering test equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics preferred.
- 2+ years of related technical or test engineering experience.
- Experience with lasers, photonics, optical alignment, and LabVIEW is desirable.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex software-driven electronic systems.
- Experience with electro-optical or opto-mechanical systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment
This role is 100% onsite in San Diego, CA, working the 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The position involves a hands-on manufacturing and test environment, supporting DUV laser systems. You will work with engineering tools, electronic test equipment, and optical alignment equipment. The role requires direct interaction with production equipment in a collaborative environment alongside manufacturing, test, and design engineering teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $41.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. 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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