Electrical Test Engineer

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth, Hampshire is looking for Electrical Test Engineers to design and validate electrical systems for marine applications. Ideal candidates will be degree qualified with experience in electrical testing and CAD software. This permanent position offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a rapidly growing industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical test, development, commissioning and reporting.
• Experience with high voltage systems (up to 1000V) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test requirements are clearly defined.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Design and layout of electrical test systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop prototypes of electrical systems for validation.
• Validate electrical designs through testing.

Skills

Electrical test

CAD software proficiency

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Simulation and analysis tools

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing innovative applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for Electrical test, for a pre-production project, then this could be perfect for you.

Electrical Test Engineer x2

Permanent Positions, Marine applications, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test requirements are clearly defined and documented.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure electrical systems meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Design and layout of electrical test systems, including power distribution, wiring harnesses, control modules, motor controllers, PLC controls.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all aspects of electrical test.
• Develop prototypes of electrical systems and components for validation and testing purposes.
• Assembly of electrical testing systems and software integration.
• Validate electrical designs through testing, ensuring that designs meet functional, performance and safety requirements.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve electrical system issues. Conducting root cause analysis to propose solutions and prevent future occurrence.
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports related to electrical test.
• Create and maintain risk assessments, method statements and HV safety documentation.
• Manage and maintain test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functional. Identify opportunities for improving the test engineering capability.
• Responsible for subsystem and system level testing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified
• Experience of electrical test, development, commissioning and reporting
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design
• Experience in electrical build with high voltage systems (up to 1000V) would be advantageous
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools for electrical systems