Electrical Support & Test Engineer

OnTarget Communications; Toome; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications in Northern Ireland is seeking an Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial equipment and automated systems. This hands-on role requires fault diagnosis, safe operation, and ensuring complex machinery performs reliably and efficiently with focus on safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial machinery, automation systems, or electrically controlled equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of machine operation, system integration, and industrial networks.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in industrial environments.
• Experience in manufacturing or automation environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and system issues.
• Support machine start-up and performance verification.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical systems, panels, drives, sensors.
• Analyze machine performance and support continuous improvement.
• Interpret electrical schematics and documentation.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service to deliver solutions.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory standards are followed.
• Maintain accurate technical records and test documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Fault diagnosis

PLC control

Schematic interpretation

Electrical hardware

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Drive systems

Sensors & instrumentation

Job description

Location: Northern Ireland
Model: Onsite

Scope: Full-Time

Description

We are seeking a practical and solutions-focused Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of industrial equipment and automated systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work, fault diagnosis, and ensuring complex machinery performs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and system performance issues.
• Support machine start-up, performance verification, and acceptance testing activities.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical systems, control panels, sensors, drives, and associated equipment.
• Analyse machine performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate technical records, reports, and test documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, automation systems, or electrically controlled equipment, including testing, commissioning, fault-finding, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, industrial control systems, electrical hardware, drives, motors, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues while supporting system performance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of machine operation, system integration, and industrial communication networks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within industrial environments.
• Experience within manufacturing, process industries, automation, or special-purpose machinery environments would be advantageous.