Job Information
Actalent Validation Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
Interpret and apply applicable safety and performance standards.
Participate in sustaining engineering and new product development teams to identify, capture, and document global hazardous location and performance requirements.
Develop test and certification strategies to meet regulatory and industry requirements.
Create test plans; oversee testing activities; and review, document, and interpret test results in accordance with company and industry standards.
Prepare technical documentation and justifications demonstrating compliance with relevant standards.
Interface directly with third-party certification agencies and manage associated certification projects.
Write and execute test protocols in accordance with approval standards and procedures, record test results, and produce formal test reports.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience in formal verification and/or validation product testing.
Minimum 1 year of experience in standards-based testing.
Strong understanding of design requirements and ability to apply that knowledge through testing and technical analysis.
Experience with Jira and writing test scripts (Python, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present data and articulate test results to regulatory agencies and internal teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with sustaining engineering and new product development projects, including strong familiarity with product development processes—particularly verification and validation.
Previous experience with design and certification of products used in hazardous locations, including performance certifications.
Experience working with hazardous location and/or performance standards (FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx).
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.