Electrical Test Engineer

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10 months ago
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Our client are a market leader in the integration of automated solutions into industries such as FMCG, Automotive and Marine. They are seeking an electrical test engineer with experience with variable speed drives, robotics, PLCs and SCADA / HMI technologies

Responsibilities – Electrical Test Engineer

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.
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.
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.
VSD bench repairs for AC and DC drives.
Qualification/Experience – Electrical Test Engineer 

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
Benefits – Electrical Test Enigneer

Competitive salary
Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
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
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