Electrical Test Engineer

OnTarget Communications; Toome; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications is seeking an Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland, onsite. You will support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial equipment and automated systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will diagnose electrical and control system issues, read schematics, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective technical solutions while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience testing, commissioning, fault-finding, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and performance issues.
• Support machine start-up, verification, and acceptance testing.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service and project teams to deliver solutions.
• Maintain accurate test records and reports.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Fault diagnosis

PLC systems

Electrical control

Schematic reading

Automation systems

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

HND in Electrical Eng

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Industrial sensors

Job description

Location: Toomebridge, N. 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

• Higher National Diploma 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.