Test & Commissioning Engineer

£28,000-£36,000 DOE
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We are looking for a Test & Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing environment producing advanced testing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on electro-mechanical testing, fault-finding, calibration and commissioning. You will work with equipment incorporating sensors, transducers, actuators, control electronics and electro-mechanical or hydraulic systems, ensuring products meet the required operational and performance standards before being delivered to customers.

• Carry out electro-mechanical assembly of specialist testing equipment using engineering drawings, build documentation and work instructions.
• Perform functional and performance testing, calibration and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Test and commission systems incorporating sensors, transducers, actuators, control electronics and hydraulic components.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electronic faults during assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Apply structured fault-finding techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to senior engineering colleagues with clear diagnostic information.
• Complete accurate test, calibration and quality documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Technical Support teams to ensure smooth progression of equipment from build through to despatch.
• Support the planning and prioritisation of testing and commissioning activities.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report hazards, near misses and non-conformances appropriately.
• Develop a working knowledge of principles and how they relate to the equipment being tested.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing, assembly and commissioning processes.
  
  About You

We are particularly interested in engineers with experience of:

• Electro-mechanical systems
• Sensors and transducers
• Actuators and motors
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical and electronic systems
• Testing, calibration or commissioning
• Reading engineering drawings and schematics
• Structured fault-finding and diagnostics

Experience with in geotechnical, laboratory or scientific equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.

• HNC/HND, relevant engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Practical experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and/or electronic faults.
• Experience with, or a strong aptitude for learning, sensors, transducers and electro-mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and work from technical or engineering drawings.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A methodical and practical approach to testing and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

• Previous experience in testing, commissioning or manufacturing.
• Experience with specialist laboratory, scientific or testing equipment.
• Knowledge of geotechnical testing equipment or principles.
• Experience of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and calibration.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary: £28,000-£36,000 depending on experience

• 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• 38-hour working week
• Early finish at 3:00pm on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Christmas shutdown, with 3 days of annual leave allocated
• Company pension scheme
• Group Life Assurance - cover equivalent to 4x annual salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is an opportunity to join a technically focused manufacturing environment where you can combine hands-on engineering, fault-finding and specialist equipment testing.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.