Test Engineer

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE + Overtime

Location:

Hove, East Sussex

Contract:

Permanent, full-time

Hours:

37.5 per week

I'm currently recruiting for an AC/DC Test Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in electrical switch gear and control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with hands-on testing experience to join a specialist engineering team, taking responsibility for testing, inspection and verification of electrical switch gear assemblies and associated equipment.

• Carry out electrical and functional testing of switch gear assemblies, panels and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and investigation of technical issues.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
• Verify completed products against approved drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify and raise non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of test procedures.
• Support occasional customer site visits for testing, commissioning and technical investigations.

• Previous electrical or electro-mechanical testing experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and testing procedures.
• A methodical, accurate and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing activities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Electrical or Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant apprenticeship.
• Experience with in switch gear, control panels or electrical manufacturing.
• Rail industry experience.
• ECS Card or Sentinel/PTS competency.
• Knowledge of Deep Sea or Com Ap control systems.

• Salary of £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime available.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance, including dental.
• Death in Service insurance.
• 25 days' annual leave, which can be taken by the hour.
• Ride to Work scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for training and technical development.

Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-4:30pm
Friday: 7:45am-12:15pm

The position is fully site-based, 5 days per week at the company's factory in Hove.