Electrical Test & Quality Engineer

Siemens Mobility; Wigan; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension plan

Annual leave 26 days

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Hindley Green is seeking an Electrical Test & Quality Engineer to own final quality verification for bespoke electrical power systems. You will inspect and test equipment to ensure safety, compliance and reliability before leaving site.

Responsibilities include routine LV switchgear testing, wiring checks against schematics, insulation resistance, and generating FAT documentation and test records.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent) with practical electrical testing experience.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems including dielectric withstand testing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with BS EN 61439 and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Good documentation and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical testing on bespoke LV Switchgear Assemblies.
• Check wiring and component installation against schematics and drawings.
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, dielectric, and functional tests.
• Maintain fault logs, test certificates and quality documentation to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Assist FATs preparation, delivery and follow-up.
• Produce detailed test records and FAT documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault-finding

Schematic reading

Documentation

Excel

Education

Electrical qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

Vacancy: Electrical Test & Quality Engineer

Location: Hindley Green

Are you ready to lead the way in ensuring the safety and excellence of our next generation of electrical power systems?

Join the Custom Solutions Test Team in Hindley Green as an Electrical Test and Quality Engineer. This role provides the final point of quality and compliance verification for customers by inspecting and testing custom-built electrical power systems. The work ensures every piece of equipment is safe, compliant, reliable, and built to the highest professional standards before it leaves the site.

You will make a difference by

• Performing routine electrical testing on bespoke LV Switchgear Assemblies in line with safe working practices
• Checking wiring and component installation against schematics and engineering drawings
• Conducting insulation resistance, continuity, dielectric, and functional tests
• Maintaining fault logs, test certificates, and quality documentation to ISO9001 2015 standards
• Ensuring compliance with BS EN 61439 requirements and customer specifications
• Supporting the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Producing detailed test records, FAT documentation, and technical walkaround videos

What we are looking for

• Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent) with practical electrical testing experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills including dielectric withstand (flash) testing of LV assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Knowledge of BS EN 61439, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, and single and three-phase electrical systems
• Strong documentation, reporting, and PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A self-motivated and adaptable professional who can work independently while meeting deadlines

What we offeryou:

Flexible Working:Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements

Pension Plan:Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.

Time Off:Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and theoptionto buy or sell anadditional5 days.

Performance-Based Bonus:Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance.

We are fully committed toprovidingequal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.