Actalent

Job Title: Electrical Test EngineerJob Description

Join a dynamic team focused on launching a new lithium-ion forklift battery, designed and manufactured in-house. This role involves testing cutting-edge lithium battery solutions across various applications, from motive power to green energy grid storage. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, engaging in all stages of the product design process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental tests, analyze test data, and write test reports.
• Create test plans and procedures to support production test system development.
• Work with external laboratories to test and qualify products to applicable standards.
• Collaborate with software teams on device bring-up, hardware integration, and system development.
• Develop and execute hardware integration, verification, validation, and qualification plans.
• Lead and participate in internal and external design reviews.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers and subcontract manufacturers.
• Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) activities.
• Engage in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design to Cost (DTC) activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of power electronics and mixed signal electronics.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing product and engineering technical specifications.
• Proficient with Altium or similar tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of energy storage and control in lithium-ion battery packs.
• Experience with high voltage and high-power electronics.
• Ability to assemble prototypes with Surface Mount Device (SMD) components.
• Experience with Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks 3D CAD or similar for mechanical design.
• Knowledge of microprocessor-based controller design and testing.
• Understanding of communication circuits and protocols such as CAN, Serial, Ethernet.
• Familiarity with low-level software development, including device drivers and scripting languages.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site daily work at our Alpharetta, GA facility. The typical work environment is an engineering office, with occasional field and factory visits. Flexible working hours are offered, with core hours from 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday. The candidate should be prepared to work 40 hours a week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $49.00/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 Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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 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.