ACARA Jobs
Development Specialist
Apply- ID: 558156
- Posted: 3/17/2026
- Location: Johnson City, TN
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 9 - 12 Months
Description
Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Johnson City, TN.
Interested, please send resume to Stoneh@acarasolutions.com
Here's what you'll get:
Pay: $ 36/hr.
Hours: 40 hours/week
Length: Contracted with a high potential to covert after 6 months
Here's what you'd do:
- The Test Engineer participates in analyzing, developing, implementing processes, technologies, and systems for the testing of automation products.
- May work with hardware and software design to perform fault insertion tests or development tests of prototype products.
- The Test Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager / Project Leader working on Functional Safety projects and is an individual contributor working directly within the test team under the direction of the Technical Team Lead Engineer.
- Performs Integration Tests and System Tests
- Assists with developing test automation and scripts.
- Builds test setups.
- Participates in software and hardware test development.
- Participates in preparing reports and analyzing technical issues.
- Reviews standards, specifications, and other documents to support implementation of tests.
- Needs to solve assigned, non-routine tasks, to contribute to projects or assignments.
- Independently performs basic tasks and functions.
- Seeks advice and guidance from others on non-routine or problem areas.
- Participates in quality and process improvements.
Sounds like a good fit?
APPLY TODAY at Stoneh@acarasolutions.com
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements
Required skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Minimum 2 years of experience in test role or technical product development.
Preferred skills:
- Proficient use of typical electronics laboratory equipment.
- Able to operate oscilloscope and interpret traces.
- Able to read schematics and find nodes on test boards.
- Ability to participate and adhere to project schedules and requirements.
- Capable of improving test efficiency through learning and automation.
- Good work-ethic and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong quality orientation with the ability to improve existing processes and approaches.
- Skilled with embedded systems - including PLCs and I/O modules.
- Skilled with automation engineering system(s) like client' TIA Portal - including Fundamental LAD and SCL programming.
- Skilled with programming in C# and Visual Studio.
Additional Information
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.