Testing & Quality Engineer – Electrical Switchboards

RMS Manufacturing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RMS Manufacturing in Melbourne is seeking a Testing & Quality Engineer to lead testing, verification, and quality assurance across switchboard production. You will ensure every switchboard, distribution board, and control panel is built, tested, and certified to Australian standards and project specs.

The role requires hands-on electrical expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with design, production, and site teams to drive quality, compliance, and safe

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or A‑Grade electrical licence.
• Hands‑on QA, testing or commissioning of LV switchboards.
• Deep knowledge of AS/NZS 61439 and AS/NZS 3000.
• Ability to read electrical schemes, SLDs and BOMs.
• Experience using electrical test equipment.
• Clear written and verbal communication with inspectors and client engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional, electrical, and mechanical testing on main switchboards, distribution boards, and control panels.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead FAT inspections and witness testing.
• Identify non‑conformances, conduct root‑cause analyses (RCA), and implement CAPA.
• Maintain meticulous test records, checklists, compliance certificates, and handover packages.
• Review electrical schematics, SLDs, wiring schedules, and BOMs for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Provide remote and on‑site support during customer installation, commissioning, and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Partner with design engineers, electrical fitters, and sheetmetal teams to resolve build issues on the floor.

Skills

Testing & Verification

Schematic Reading

Quality Assurance

Electrical Testing

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelor's/Associate)

Australian Electrical Licence (A-Grade)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Testing & Quality Engineer – Electrical Switchboards

At RMS Manufacturing, we design and manufacture electrical switchboards, distribution boards, and control panels built for reliability and safety. We pride ourselves on engineering excellence, technical accuracy, and maintaining rigorous compliance across all stages of production.

About the Role

RMS Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Testing & Quality Engineer to lead the testing and quality assurance processes across our switchboard manufacturing operations.

This hands‑on role is ideal for an experienced electrical specialist with strong technical acumen, an eye for detail, and the confidence to bridge engineering, production, and client‑facing environments. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring every switchboard, distribution board, and control panel leaving our facility is built, tested, and certified to Australian standards and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Verification: Conduct functional, electrical, and mechanical testing on main switchboards, distribution boards, and control panels.

Standards & Compliance: Ensure all assemblies comply with relevant standards, including AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3000, and Victorian Service & Installation Rules (SIRs).

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Plan, coordinate, and lead customer FAT inspections and witness testing.

Quality & NCR Management: Identify non‑conformances, conduct root‑cause analyses (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Technical Documentation: Maintain meticulous test records, checklists, compliance certificates, and handover packages.

Design & Production Review: Review electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams (SLDs), wiring schedules, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and manufacturability.

Site Support: Provide remote and occasional on‑site support during customer installation, commissioning, and diagnostic troubleshooting.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design engineers, electrical fitters, and sheetmetal fabrication teams to resolve build issues on the floor.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Licensing: Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s/Associate Degree) and/or a recognized Australian Electrical Licence (A‑Grade or equivalent).

Industry Experience: Hands‑on experience in quality assurance, testing, or commissioning of low‑voltage (LV) switchboards.

Standards Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of AS/NZS 61439 and AS/NZS 3000.

Instrumentation Proficiency: Demonstrated competence using electrical test equipment

Schematic Fluency: Proven ability to read and interpret complex single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical assembly drawings.

Communication & Detail: Clear written and verbal communication skills for compiling test certificates and interfacing with supply authority inspectors and client engineers.

Why Join Us?

Hands‑On Technical Variety: Work across the entire manufacturing process

Impact & Ownership: Directly influence product safety, build quality, and factory testing protocols.

Collaborative Culture: Join a technically grounded manufacturing team committed to engineeering precision.