Electrical Test Engineer

Owen Daniels; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking three Electrical Test Engineers for a 6-month contract. You will be responsible for test system design, prototyping, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience in electrical testing and high voltage systems. Immediate start required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified.
• Experience of electrical test, development, commissioning and reporting.
• Experience in electrical build with high voltage systems (up to 1000V) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to define test requirements.
• Develop test plans and execute comprehensive testing.
• Create detailed test documentation and reporting.

Skills

Electrical test

CAD software proficiency

High voltage systems

Prototyping

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting 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 x3
Initial 6 months contract - Outside IR35
Marine applications
ASAP Start

Electrical Test Engineer
Responsibilities will include:

• Test System Design and Planning:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software engineers and systems engineers 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.
• Prototyping and Testing:
  • Develop prototypes of electrical systems and components for validation and testing purposes.
  • Assembly of electrical testing systems and software integration, in order to set those systems to work.
  • 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 in order to propose solutions and prevent future occurrence.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • 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.
  • Manages and maintains 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.

Electrical Test Engineer
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