Product Safety Test Engineer

Product Safety Test Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Product Safety Test Engineer to define, set up, and conduct safety tests including thermal, input current, and capacitor discharge tests. The role requires an individual who can read schematics, understand PCB layouts, and identify safety-critical components, with 2-5 years of experience in product safety testing or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• Define, set up, and execute various safety tests such as thermal, input current, and capacitor discharge.
• Read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts to identify safety-critical components.
• Ensure compliance with basic safety standards, including IEC60950-1.
• Work proficiently with laboratory tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, dielectric withstand equipment, touch current meters, traffic generators, data acquisition systems, calipers, and thermal imaging devices.
• Participate in the CSA Supervised Manufacturer's Test for Certification Program and UL Data Acceptance Program or similar ISO/IEC CTF Stage 3 accredited programs.

Essential Skills:

• 2-5 years of experience in product safety testing or equivalent.
• Proficiency in defining and setting up tests using laboratory tools.
• Knowledge of basic safety standards, specifically IEC60950-1.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in Test Automation using Python or LabVIEW.
• Networking experience with a certification such as CCNA or equivalent.
• Experience with Compliance, RF, and EMC.
• Involvement in CSA Supervised Manufacturer's Test for Certification Program and UL Data Acceptance Program.

Work Environment:

The position requires working onsite in the lab from Monday to Friday. You will have the opportunity to test advanced networking products and develop your skill set in a leading company in the networking and telecommunications industry.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 San Jose, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 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.