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Electrical Test Engineer

Summary of Role

• Responsible for inspecting, testing and documentation of projects and existing electrical installations to the highest possible standards.
• Reporting to Director of Production

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspection and electrical testing of control panels
• Ensure both quality and functionality are checked to the highest standards
• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical technical drawings
• Ensure components are correct to the electrical design and function appropriately
• Be responsible for the calibration aspects of all in house test equipment
• Take responsibility for house-keeping within the service area
• Take responsibility for test rigs, technology and training equipment
• Quality check to ensure build and wiring standards meet and comply with the company and external requirements
• Check, pre power tests and functional testing of control panels including PLC I/O and VSDs
• Ensure all work is completed in a timely manner & in accordance with established processes, practices, procedures & quality standards
• Insulation and resistance testing of power distribution
• Diligently record test results and log failure accurately, identifying faults and correct as required
• Feedback concerns and failures to the relevant teams and were necessary escalate to the Production and Service manager
• Liaise with other departments to ensure briefs and project timelines are met
• Prioritise workloads dependent on project and business needs
• Panel build and wiring activity when testing is not required
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental procedures and any other Company policies and procedures
• Champion Safety, Quality, Cost efficiencies and Delivery aspects within production
• Train others in line with your competency as required
• Visit external sites as and when required
• VSD bench repairs for AC and DC drives
• Any other duties deemed to be within your capabilities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required

• Apprenticeship / Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• Electrical/electronic relevant engineering qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role (minimum of 5 years panel wiring experience)
• Strong communication skills in all areas
• Capable of using initiative and paying close attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, capable of prioritising
• Ability to work either individually or as part of a team
• Detailed knowledge of systems integration incorporating variable speed drives, robotics, PLCs and SCADA/HMI technologies

Personal Qualities

• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
• Situational adaptability
• Good problem solver
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme *
• BUPA Medical plan *
• Car allowance *
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

*Available on some positions