Electrical Test Engineer

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced test engineer to join a leading manufacturing company who will be shortly opening a state of the art test centre ensuring they are leading the way in manufacturing excellence.

Job Description:

• Conduct all test activities in line with established Health & Safety regulations, relevant industry standards and best practice industry standards, ensuring the safety of all employees;
• Conduct production testing of finished goods;
• Generate accurate production test sheets for all products. Ensure completed test records are filed and maintained as required;
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostic and test calculations as required.
• Conduct routine and type testing (Noise, Temperature Rise, Partial Discharge, impulse, etc.) as required by Customer specifications;
• Conduct customer witnessed testing and act as point of contact for all customer appointed inspectors during site visits;
• Generate and validate test certificates for internal and customer end user documentation reports;
• Generate inter-departmental reports, liaise with Design and Production functions to ensure best practice design & production methods;
• Maintain up to date files for Test Specifications and Electrical Regulations;
• Ensure all test equipment has an in-date calibration certificate, is free from damage and capable of conducting the test at hand;
• Direct involvement in managing client relationships, assisting with and providing support and technical knowledge where required.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• GCSEs High school or equivalent
• Electrical / Electronic City & Guilds Apprenticeship 2381, 2391
• Will have prior experience Transformer Testing:-
  • Earth testing
  • Electrical pressure testing
  • Live system testing
  • Safe operation / protection of electrical power systems
• Will have prior experience of Power Generator Testing
  • Rotating alternator test
  • Static resistance / insulation test
  • PMG testing
• Be flexible as the job may involve unsociable hours;
• Good communication skills and the ability to connect naturally with people;
• To be able to work well using own initiative and as part of a team;
• Ability to ensure the work gets done in a timely and effective manner;
• Ability to follow all Company policies and procedures;
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions given;
• Self-motivated.