Electrical Test Engineer

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Director and working closely with existing test engineers, production, and engineering teams, you will be responsible for the testing, fault finding, assembly, and validation of complex machinery and systems.

This role would suit a hands‑on engineer with strong electrical and electronic diagnostic skills who enjoys problem‑solving and working across multidisciplinary systems.

• Testing and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software fault finding
• PCB testing to component level
• Machine wiring and mechanical assembly
• High voltage testing activities
• Supporting customer machine acceptance processes
• Completing quality documentation and machine snag lists
• Developing and following test procedures and work instructions
• Maintaining calibrated equipment
• Supporting new product and machine development
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments
• Managing workload effectively both independently and within a team

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant Test Engineer or similar engineering role
• Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of: electrical systems, analogue and digital electronics, mechanical systems, software‑controlled machinery, high voltage systems

• PCB design knowledge
• CRM/ERP systems experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience with in machinery manufacturing, automation, or special‑purpose equipment environments

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• 38‑hour standard working week
• Overtime available when required
• 6% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution)
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period included
• Health scheme
• Long‑term career stability within a specialist engineering business