Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer

Droitwich | £35,090 per year + Overtime

Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am–1:30pm (early finish at 1:00pm on Fridays)
Overtime paid on all hours worked over 37 hours per week

A Great Opportunity to Develop Your Career

Are you an experienced Electrical Test Engineer looking for your next career move?

Would you like to join a leading employer where you can develop your technical skills, take on new challenges and build a long-term career?

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Test Engineer to join the team in Droitwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-powered electrical and industrial equipment, including inverters, induction furnaces, PLC control systems and water-cooling systems.

You will be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working closely with Design Engineers, Service Engineers and Production colleagues to test, inspect, fault-find and sign off complex equipment.

Why Join Us?

⭐ £35,090 starting salary
⭐ Overtime paid for every hour worked over 37 hours
⭐ Early finish on Fridays
⭐ Monday–Friday working pattern
⭐ Excellent opportunity for career progression and development
⭐ Work with high-power electrical and industrial technology
⭐ Free on-site parking
⭐ Company pension
⭐ Join an established and leading employer

The Role

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, inspection, fault-finding and final sign-off of electrical and industrial equipment.

You will work on a varied range of technically interesting equipment, including:

• Inverters and control systems ranging from 15kW to 15MW
• Induction melting furnaces from 1kg to 35 tonnes
• Hydraulic fluid control systems and ancillary panels
• Water-cooling systems and associated components
• PC and PLC-based metal melting control systems
• Electronic boards and modules, including calibration and programming
• PLC systems, including online fault diagnosis
• High-power electrical systems operating between 415VAC and 1150VAC

Your Responsibilities

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Testing and inspecting equipment during manufacture.
• Testing, inspecting and signing off completed equipment and component parts prior to dispatch.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying issues during testing.
• Working closely with Design and Service Engineers to resolve technical problems.
• Using electrical test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes and 3-phase power analysers.
• Testing PLC and PC control systems.
• Connecting water fittings and electrical supplies to equipment.
• Connecting coils and furnaces to power units under test.
• Working safely with high-voltage and high-power equipment within a controlled test environment.
• Completing quality documentation and other administration accurately.
• Using overhead cranes and forklift trucks where required.
• Supporting the wider production team with technical problem solving.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong electrical knowledge who enjoys hands-on testing, fault-finding and problem solving.

You'll ideally have:

• HNC Electrical qualification or equivalent minimum
• Good knowledge of single and three-phase electrical circuits
• Experience with high-power electrical systems
• Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuitry
• Good understanding of PLC systems and fault diagnosis
• Experience using electrical test and measurement equipment
• Experience working with live equipment within a controlled test environment
• HV & LV switchgear training would be advantageous
• First Aid training would be desirable
• Knowledge of safety procedures such as risk assessment, safe systems of work, HSE and LOTO would be advantageous

Looking for Your Next Step?

This is more than just a testing role  it's an opportunity to develop your career within a successful and technically advanced engineering business.

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of high-power equipment and work alongside experienced engineers, giving you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop your career over the long term.

If you're an experienced Electrical Test Engineer looking for a role where your skills are valued and your career can grow, please send your cv to jillw@rerecruitment.com

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