Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Test Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where employers like Medtronic, 3M, and Cargill maintain deep engineering teams and hire across the full seniority range. The most in-demand specialties are medical device testing, automated software quality assurance, and systems validation for industrial and agricultural equipment. Minnesota's manufacturing and medical technology sectors keep demand for test engineers consistently strong. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top employerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems
Top cityBloomington, MN
Cities hiring17
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Boston Scientific
Senior Systems Test Engineer - Electrophysiology
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Senior Systems Test Engineer - Electrophysiology
Boston Scientific
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$85k - $162k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Specialty Test Engineer
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Principal / Sr. Principal Specialty Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Plymouth, Minnesota
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$99k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Specialty Test Engineer
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Specialty Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Plymouth, Minnesota
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$80k - $119k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in physics
10,000+

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IPG Photonics Corporation
Systems Test Engineer
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IPG Photonics Corporation
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Systems Test Engineer
IPG Photonics Corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$71k - $95k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Wipro
Test Engineer L4(Contract)
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Test Engineer L4(Contract)
Wipro
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$60k - $135k/yr
10,000+

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Test Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bloomington
7 jobs
Saint Paul
5 jobs
Eden Prairie
4 jobs
Chaska
3 jobs
Plymouth
3 jobs
Anoka
2 jobs
Duluth
2 jobs
Rochester
2 jobs
Maple Grove
2 jobs

Test Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems3 open roles
nVent
nVent2 open roles
Starkey
Starkey2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in test engineer jobs across Minnesota.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, pytest, or LabVIEW
  • Familiarity with FDA quality standards and IEC 62304 for medical device or software testing roles
  • Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira or Zephyr
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting test results and reporting defects clearly

Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a test engineer in Minnesota?

Most test engineer roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. No state-issued license is required for the role itself, but many positions in Minnesota's medical device sector expect familiarity with FDA quality system regulations and ISO standards. Certifications such as ISTQB or ASQ's Certified Quality Technician strengthen a candidate's profile considerably for Minnesota employers.

Which companies hire test engineers in Minnesota?

Minnesota test engineer roles are posted by General Dynamics Mission Systems, nVent, and Starkey and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical technology, defense electronics, and industrial manufacturing companies creates unusually consistent demand for test engineers at all experience levels.

Which Minnesota cities have the most test engineer jobs?

Bloomington, Saint Paul, and Eden Prairie account for the most test engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of postings because Medtronic, 3M, Honeywell, and a dense cluster of medical device and aerospace suppliers are headquartered or have major operations there, while Rochester's concentration in medical technology and IBM draws additional openings outside the metro.

Are there remote test engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, though availability depends heavily on the specialty. About 21% of test engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the mix of lab-based hardware roles that require on-site work and software or automation testing roles that can run entirely remotely. Automated software QA and test development positions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules.

How can I get hired as a test engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is targeting quality assurance technician or test technician roles at Minnesota's medical device and manufacturing companies, which regularly bring in candidates from adjacent positions in production, calibration, or IT support. Medtronic and 3M both run structured new-graduate programs that include quality and test engineering rotations. Earning an ISTQB Foundation certification or completing a Minnesota State community college program in electronics or quality technology gives early-career candidates a concrete credential that hiring managers recognize.

Where can I find and apply to test engineer jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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