How much does a Test Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Test Engineer in the United States is $52 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48 and $55. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Test Engineer?

A Test Engineer is a professional who determines how to create a process that would best test a particular product in manufacturing and related disciplines in order to assure that the product meets applicable specifications. Test engineers are also responsible for determining the best way a test can be performed in order to achieve adequate test coverage. Often test engineers also serve as a liaison between manufacturing, design engineering, sales engineering and marketing communities as well. Test engineers can have different expertise which depends on what test process they are more famili...

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Dawar Consulting, Inc. - Milpitas , CA
Associate Test Engineer 1 (Shift 2) 2nd Shift Hours: 3-4:00 PM to 12:30 AM + OT required Job Duration: Long-term Contract on W2 (Onsite) Location: Milpitas, CA Company Benefits: * Healthcare (Medical ...
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Maania Consultancy Services - Denver , CO
Our federal client is looking for Test Engineer. If you are interested, please send me your updated resume along with your expected salary range. Position: Test Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location
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OneDev LLC - Colorado Springs , CO
Software Test Engineer Location: Colorado Springs, CO Schedule: Full-time on-site (40hr/wk, Mon-Fri) Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000 annually, depending on experience and education. About OneDev
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Amtec Inc. - Camarillo , CA
The Test Engineer will be responsible for developing test fixtures, tooling and integration with LabView for use by engineering and production in the evaluation of components, electronics, and ...
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Skyworks Solutions, Inc. - Thousand Oaks , CA
Requisition ID: 72893 Job Description As a Staff Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing ATE RF test solutions for highly integrated RF modules. Design and development of test fixtures ...
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Elite Mente LLC - Sunnyvale , CA
Test Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: 12+ Months Contract USC/GC-W2 Only Rate: Negotiable TEST ENGINEER needed for Automotive client to install different versions of ECUs, sensors and ...
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