Job Title: Validation EngineerJob Description Conduct tests, analyze results, and ensure adherence to global standards. Develop test plans and performance criteria. Ensure alignment with product characteristics and customer expectations to drive product validation. Responsibilities + Conduct and oversee tests to ensure product quality. + Analyze test results and ensure compliance with global standards. + Develop detailed test plans and performance criteria. + Ensure product characteristics align with customer expectations. + Drive the product validation process. + Qualify products with external agencies. Essential Skills + Validation testing + Mechanical engineering + Validation protocols + Electrical engineering + Experience with compliance and agency approval processes + Experience with UL or IEC standards + Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field Additional Skills & Qualifications + Hands-on experience in validation testing and troubleshooting + Experience with data acquisition and test engineering + 3D modeling experience using Solidworks + Refrigeration experience + Experience communicating with agencies + Experience with electrical systems, including NEC codes, wiring diagrams, and schematics Work Environment Work environment includes 50-75% time spent at desk versus in the test lab. The company is a small team within a large global brand, the largest food equipment manufacturer globally. The company offers excellent benefits, work-life balance with a 40-45 hour work week, and a fun product focus on ice cream machines. Employees have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of product development and enjoy a positive relationship between the floor and engineering in a non-union shop. There is potential for growth into R&D management roles. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00 Electro Freeze is a small organization owned by a global conglomerate - The Ali Group.They offer competitive benefits.3 weeks PTO in the first year. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in East Moline,IL. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.