Electrical Test Engineer

Ontarget Communications; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontarget Communications is seeking an Electrical Support & Test Engineer to work onsite with our clients in the heavy machinery sector. You will test, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems on machines in both workshop and field environments.

The role demands hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, CANbus, hydraulics/pneumatics, and strong customer-facing communication. Heritage in manufacturing or off-highway equipment preferred.

Qualifications

• HND/Foundation Degree/Apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience with industrial machinery and machine control systems.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience commissioning, testing, or supporting machinery in the field.
• Understanding of electrical control panels and machine operation.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.
• PLC-based control systems or embedded electronics.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• CANbus and industrial communication protocols.
• Three-phase electrical systems.
• Machinery safety standards and risk assessments.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment sectors.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate electrical control systems both in the workshop and on-site.
• Commission machinery and provide customer support during installation and operation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system, and machine performance issues.
• Support customers with technical troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Provide feedback to engineering and design teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Create test equipment, simulators, and support tools where required.
• Assist with the development of technical documentation, manuals, and user guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Skills

Fault-finding

Commissioning

Testing

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

CANbus

Electrical safety

Field service

Education

HND / Foundation Degree / Apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Location: Toomebridge, N. Ireland (onsite)

Model: Onsite

Scope: Full-Time

Field-Based | Customer Sites & Workshop
Industrial Machinery | Control Systems | Commissioning & Testing

Description:

Do you enjoy getting out from behind the desk and working directly with machines, solving real-world engineering challenges, and seeing the results of your work in action? Join a leader in advanced electronic control systems for heavy machinery, trusted by some of the world's leading manufacturers for over 30 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Support & Test Engineer who thrives on variety, enjoys fault-finding and commissioning, and wants to play a key role in developing innovative machinery used across demanding industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate electrical control systems both in the workshop and on-site.

• Commission machinery and provide customer support during installation and operation.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system, and machine performance issues.

• Support customers with technical troubleshooting and fault-finding.

• Provide valuable feedback to engineering and design teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Create test equipment, simulators, and support tools where required.

• Assist with the development of technical documentation, manuals, and user guides.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications/Experience

• HND, Foundation Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.

• Experience with industrial machinery, mobile equipment, or machine control systems.

• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience commissioning, testing, or supporting machinery in the field.

• Good understanding of electrical control panels and machine operation.

• Ability to work independently on customer sites when required.

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

• PLC-based control systems or embedded electronics.

• Hydraulics and pneumatic systems.

• CANbus and industrial communication protocols.

• Three-phase electrical systems.

• Machinery safety standards and risk assessments.

• Experience within manufacturing, heavy equipment, off-highway vehicles, or industrial machinery sectors.

If you're a practical engineer who enjoys testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and working hands-on with advanced machinery, this is an opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career with an industry leader.