Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer

Rugby

£32,000 DOE 

The recruitment group are proudly working in partnership with an established company based in Rugby who are looking for a skilled, detail orintated Electrical test engineer to join their friendly team. The Electrical Test Engineer must possess a strong understanding of electronics and electrical circuits to ensure the safe testing and fault finding of electronic and electrical equipment. Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to produce reports that support product improvements.

Electrical Test Engineer/ Rugby/ Engineering/ CV21/ Permanent

Benefits:

• 37.50 hours per week - Monday - Thursday  08:30am - 5.30pm (45 minutes unpaid lunch 12.45pm – 1.30pm) Friday - 08:30am -1.00pm
• Annual Holiday entitlement: 23 days holiday increasing with length of service    (Pro rata for part time staff) , to 24 days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years,  26 days after 15 years, 27 days after 20 years
• Bank holidays – Typically 8 days per year (Pro rata for part time staff)  
• Holiday days purchase scheme – Every March – salary sacrifice purchase scheme up to pro rata 15 hours per year in the first five years of employment 
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme – December
• Annual salary review - December
• Contributory Pension Scheme:  5% employee and 3% employer
• Employee Assistant Programme – 24 /7 private and confidential - Employee Assistance Programme run by Health Assured
• Provides – Telephone or face to face counselling on issues like:Family issues, Legal advice, Medial, Lifestyle additions, Relationships, Consumer issues, Stress, Housing
• Health portal: Health check, fitness advice, personal coaching, emotional support, medical factsheets, BMI assessments, etc.
• Employee Benefits Programme – Online portal to Employee Benefits – discounts on shops, restaurants, hotels, holidays, gym membership, etc.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Conduct incoming inspections of subcontract-built PCBs and electrical assemblies.
• Test electrical PCBs and assemblies in line with departmental procedures.
• Maintain test and traceability records using office tools such as Excel and Word.
• Fault-find and correct electronic circuits on both new build and customer-returned products.
• Rework PCBs and assemblies to meet customer and specification requirements.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and assembly drawings.
• Build test rigs to facilitate the testing and validation of circuits/assemblies and assist in evaluating electronic designs.
• Inspect and test electrical panels used to control machinery, equipment, and systems, ensuring they meet specifications.
• Follow blueprints and wiring schematics and use electrical testing equipment and instruments.
• Compare wiring and the location of control devices on panels with blueprints and wiring diagrams to verify assembly.
• Examine wiring for loose or faulty connections.
• Connect leads from panels to power sources in preparation for testing activities.
• Adjust rheostats to regulate current loads on panel controls and observe the operation of relays, cut-outs, and other devices to ensure they meet specifications.
• Test wiring circuits and controls to isolate and diagnose the causes of malfunctions using electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Record the causes of malfunctions on test sheets and route defective panels for rework.
• Replace defective control devices on panels using hand tools and solder any loose or faulty wiring.
• Demonstrate knowledge of 3-phase electrics.
• Apply knowledge of electromechanical processes.
• Conduct functional and safety testing of complete systems.
• Provide technical support as required.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience with switch mode and linear power supplies, as well as control systems using analogue and digital electronics.
• Experience working with high voltage and high-energy power supplies.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as function generators, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Previous experience in fault-finding electronic circuits.
• Practical soldering skills and the use of rework tools.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with your role as reasonably directed by the Company, including tasks related to the business of any subsidiary of the Company.
• Work safely and minimise risks in engineering and construction tasks.
• Adhere to health, safety, and other relevant regulations and guidelines at all times.
• Supervisory and Training Duties:
• Instruct, supervise, and transfer skills to any apprentice or semi-skilled worker assigned to you to ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.
• Test all products safely.
• Use safety equipment, PPE, and protective devices and equipment as required.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please click ‘apply’ and a member of our Engineering team will be in touch.