Test Engineer

Proactive

Egham, Surrey, United Kingdom

2 months ago

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Test Engineer

Egham (Office Based)

£38K-44K per annum

Permanent | Full Time

We're looking for an experienced Test/Product Engineer to join our Engineering team in Egham. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this office-based role combines electrical panel design with hands-on technical support, supporting both customers and internal teams.

What you'll be doing

Preparing schematic and drawings for single-phase electrical panels (AutoCAD)

Designing, laying out and specifying electrical panel components

Conducting functional testing and electrical inspection of custom-built panels

Providing technical support to customers, field engineers, workshop and admin teams

Investigating product failures and warranty issues to identify root causes

Supporting the development of product test procedures

Producing clear and accurate technical documentation

What we're looking for

Strong experience with single-phase electrical panels

Proficient in AutoCAD (schematics & layouts) - Desirable

Confident specifying electrical components and panel layouts

Comfortable in a technical support / problem-solving environment

Professional communicator with strong attention to detail

Able to work under pressure

What we offer

Competitive package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday

Interested? Send the CV to (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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