Electrical Test Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Contract: 6 Months+

Rate: £30-£34 per hour

Inside IR35: Umbrella

The Test Engineer will collaborate with the Contract Engineering team to address technical design aspects across various projects involving Public Announcement Tannoy systems for offshore equipment. Additionally, you will offer support to the Systems Test team.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL:

• Background in a manufacturing setting, with an emphasis on electrical systems
• Experience in bench testing and fault finding, particularly with electrical components
• Familiarity with system testing and fault finding, with a focus on electrical functionality
• Qualification or hands-on experience in electrical engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in communicating technical details with internal and external stakeholders, domestically and internationally, especially in electrical terms
• Capacity to plan workload and exhibit self-motivation, particularly in electrical testing environments
• Ability to adhere to cost constraints to ensure project profitability, especially in relation to electrical components and systems
• Effective written communication skills for generating manuals, test schedules, and quality procedures, with an emphasis on electrical terminology
• Competence in fault finding down to component level, especially with electrical components
• PC literacy, with proficiency in relevant software for electrical testing and configuration
• Capability to work independently while adhering to established procedures, particularly in electrical testing scenarios

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Providing technical assistance to Project Managers, particularly in electrical systems
• Meeting project and test deadlines
• Coordinating with the Development department to fulfil specific design requisites, especially in electrical configurations
• Collaborating with the Production department, with a focus on electrical components and systems
• Conducting system tests and troubleshooting, emphasising electrical functionality
• Utilising bespoke software for system configuration, with an understanding of electrical parameters
• Advancing to comprehensive system testing for factory acceptance tests or delivery, ensuring electrical integrity
• Ensuring wiring, mechanical assembly, and PCBs align with drawings or parts lists, with a strong emphasis on electrical connections
• Investigating and resolving faults to component level, with a focus on electrical components
• Coordinating with fellow test engineers and project managers to maintain equipment completion schedules, particularly with regards to electrical systems
• Maintaining relevant departmental documentation, with a clear emphasis on electrical specifications and procedures

KEY BEHAVIOURAL CRITERIA:

• Positive outlook on challenges, particularly in the realm of electrical testing
• Solution-oriented approach to tasks, especially when addressing electrical issues