Electrical Appliance Test Engineer

BSI-Group; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global standards organization in Burton on the Wolds is seeking a Test Engineer to evaluate and test electrical products for safety and compliance. This role involves conducting tests, producing reports, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an electrical or electronics qualification and experience with test equipment. Benefits include flexible working hours, ongoing training, and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience using multi meters, oscilloscopes, and flash testers.
• Equivalent industry experience in a test environment.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical/electronic test work across a range of products.
• Maintain records and produce quality test reports.
• Liaise with clients and provide technical support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work in a team

Customer focused approach

Education

Qualified in electrical or electronics discipline

HNC/HND/BEng (or equivalent)

Tools

Electrical test & measurement equipment

MS Office

Job description

The role of a test engineer involves working to evaluate and test products primarily for safety, efficiency, fit for purpose or for bespoke customer requirements. You will be ensuring products successfully pass testing, providing confidence that products are up to the required standard, and allowing market distribution of certified products for our global clients. As a test engineer with BSI, your role will involve carrying out test work on a defined range of electrical & electronic products to agreed quality, standards, and timescales. Upon completion of test work, you'll need to write up clear, accurate and complete test reports.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes electrical/electronic test work across a wide range of electrical appliances and equipment.
• Product testing in line with standards, procedures, or client needs.
• Maintain traceable records & results.
• Produce quality test reports in a timely manner or project status reports as requested.
• Liaise with calibration department on the maintenance and use of the correct equipment to carry out testing.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the Lab, office with all electronics data storage.
• Report and elevate issues in testing which impact performance or quality of results.
• Liaise with clients and advise on the status of work to facilitate premier customer service & on-time delivery on all work and projects.
• Respond to customer queries and provide technical support.
• Develop technical skills to enhance own skills & ability to carry out testing work across a wide variety of laboratories, equipment and standards or client bespoke requirements.
• Conduct client visits (on‑site and off‑site, possibly one visit a month, UK, Europe, World) as required.
• Operate in line with quality and safety procedures to ensure compliance with the organisation's and legislative requirements and the requirements of ISO 17025.
• Support local and global teams to drive growth & improvement for PC business globally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified in an electrical or electronics discipline with the experience to work safely across live electrical & electronics.
• Experience in using electrical test & measurement equipment including multi meters, oscilloscopes, flash testers, earth/resistance testers etc.
• Equivalent industry experience in a test environment.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team, to tight time scales.
• Good level of computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Positive customer focused approach to work and communication with colleagues.
• Solutions orientated, support change with a can‑do approach.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Qualification to HNC/HND/BEng (or equivalent) within an electrical/electronic discipline.
• Knowledge/exposure within an ISO 17025 Lab Accredited environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge or familiarity of operating within a lean culture and use of lean tools is advantageous.

Benefits

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance.

About BSI

Do you believe the world deserves excellence? We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in. Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we're truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark. Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work.