Electrical Test Engineer

iLECSYS Ltd; Horsenden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills, as you will be responsible for the final inspection and testing of Class II rail products. Candidates should have a City & Guilds qualification in electrical testing and ideally 2 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. Benefits include a company pension and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Part of EOT Scheme

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of BS7671 and principles of electrical installation testing.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards for signalling power supplies is desirable.
• 2 years experience in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for final inspection and testing of products.
• Follow written test procedures and schematics.
• Complete electrical test records for each tested product.
• Test complex one-off control panels as a team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

City & Guilds qualification in electrical testing

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Test Engineer

Pay

£35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

About Us

iLECSYS are looking for a test engineer to assist in inspection and test of our expanding portfolio of products. We are industry leaders in developing in Class II switchgear for signalling power supply systems for the UK rail industry, and we are in the process of expanding the supply of these products to other parts of the world.

We are looking for a self-motivated person to join our small team of test engineers.

Candidate Requirements

• Full training for be provided upon starting, however, a working knowledge of BS7671, and a thorough understanding of the principles of electrical installation testing are essential to get the most out of this interesting and varied roll.
• This should be backed up by a City & Guilds qualification in electrical testing. Knowledge of the Network Rail standards which relate to signalling power supplies would also be desirable, but not essential.
• Many of the products we supply to the rail industry form parts of safety critical systems, so attention to detail is vital.
• The successful candidate must also be computer literate and possess the communication skills and the ability to interact with other members of the team.

What the Job entails

• You will be responsible for the final inspection and test of the products that are allocated to you, and as such you will be the final link between iLECSYS and its customer.
• You will be required to follow written test procedures where necessary and follow schematics to ensure products have been wired correctly.
• You will be responsible for completing the electrical test records for each product tested.
• Our Class II rail products are tested at 650V AC and foil tested at 3.5kV - 5kV. As always, full training for be provided as safety for yourself, and others is always of paramount importance.
• Working as a team you will also be required to test more complex one-off control panels

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Part of EOT Scheme

Experience

• Electrical Engineering: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location

In person