Validation Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Test Support Oak Brook / Hinkley, the role is less of a traditional software test engineer and more of a hands-on validation engineer supporting Gen 3 precision farming platform. The ideal candidate is comfortable working around agricultural equipment, conducting on-machine testing, validating software changes, and troubleshooting issues in the field.

Actalent Services is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support our clients Industrial's next-generation precision agriculture platform. This individual will join a team responsible for validating software and hardware functionality on agricultural equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, and combines. The role combines software validation, field testing, troubleshooting, and hands-on equipment operation.

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with equipment, technology, and solving real-world problems in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute software verification and validation activities for precision agriculture products.
• Develop and execute test cases for new software features and enhancements.
• Perform regression, sanity, and verification testing to validate defect fixes.
• Conduct testing on agricultural equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, and combines.
• Support automation validation and machine verification initiatives.
• Collect logs, analyze system behavior, and assist with troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
• Document test results, defects, and observations.
• Collaborate with product development teams to improve software quality and performance.
• Work both at a test bench environment and directly on agricultural equipment in the field.
• Travel between two locations that are 30 minutes apart as required to support testing activities.

Technologies & Systems Tested

• Precision Agriculture Systems
• Guidance and GNSS Technologies
• Telematics Solutions
• Section Control Systems
• Mapping Applications
• User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Features

Skills

Validation, Validation protocols, software testing

Top Skills Details

Validation, Validation protocols, software testing

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/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 Carol Stream, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 2, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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