Control Panel Test Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Mentored Career Development Associate

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Bike to Work Scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Te-Tech design, build and install control panels, MCCs and automation systems. We are seeking a Control Panel Test Engineer to join our workshop near Totton, Southampton to inspect, test and verify assemblies prior to dispatch.

The role ensures compliance with BS EN 61439-2, client requirements and internal quality procedures, delivering safe, functional and fit-for-purpose products. You’ll support FATs with clients and prepare documentation for handover.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN 61439-2:2021 testing and verification requirements.
• Recognised electrical safety and testing training, including safe isolation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and GA drawings.
• Proven experience testing control panels, MCCs, or automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience carrying out routine verification testing in accordance with BS EN 61439-2.
• Hands-on experience with functional, insulation resistance, continuity, and operational testing.
• Experience identifying, reporting, and supporting rectification of non-conformances.
• Experience testing MCCs, control panels and intelligent MCC / PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and verify control panels, MCCs and automation systems prior to dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with BS EN 61439-2, client requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Prepare final documentation for handover to clients and assist with FATs.
• Conduct functional testing of control circuits, interlocks, protection devices and automation logic.
• Identify non-conformances and collaborate with manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate test records, certificates and compliance documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Panel testing

MCC testing

Schematic reading

Safety isolation

Non-conformance reporting

FAT/Commissioning

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical safety training

Job description

Te-Tech design, build and install control panels, MCCs and automation systems. We are seeking a Control Panel Test Engineer to join our workshop near Totton, Southampton to inspect, test and verify assemblies prior to dispatch.

The role ensures compliance with BS EN 61439-2, client requirements and internal quality procedures, delivering safe, functional and fit-for-purpose products. You’ll support FATs with clients and prepare documentation for handover.