Test & Validation Engineer

Test & Validation Engineer
South Metro | Contract to Hire | $30 - 45/hr (Flexible pending experience)

Konik is partnering with a local engineering and manufacturing firm seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to support qualification testing of complex mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems. This hands-on engineering role offers the opportunity to work with specialized testing equipment, develop and execute test procedures, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve product performance.

The ideal candidate will have experience with physical product testing, engineering validation, or qualification testing, including exposure to vibration, shock, environmental, or EMI/EMC testing. Experience with military testing standards is preferred but not required.

Test & Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute qualification and validation test procedures for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
• Design and configure instrumentation, test fixtures, and equipment to support accurate and repeatable testing.
• Conduct environmental, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and other physical product testing at internal or external facilities.
• Collect and analyze test data, troubleshoot failures, and provide recommendations to engineering teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, reports, and qualification results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and testing facilities to coordinate test activities and support product improvements.

Test & Validation Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in physical product testing, engineering validation, or qualification testing.
• Experience with one or more testing disciplines, including environmental, vibration, shock, thermal, or EMI/EMC testing.
• Ability to develop test procedures, configure test equipment or instrumentation, analyze results, and prepare technical reports.
• Experience with military testing standards, including MIL-STD qualification, preferred. Must meet applicable U.S. government security clearance eligibility requirements and be willing to travel up to 15%, including occasional extended testing assignments lasting 2–3 weeks.

Benefits:

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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