Electro-Mechanical Test & Commissioning Engineer

Proactive Global; Ampfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Test & Commissioning Engineer for a hands-on role in a specialist manufacturing environment. You will work on electro-mechanical testing, fault finding, calibration, and commissioning of equipment with sensors, transducers, actuators, and hydraulic systems.

You will read engineering drawings, perform FATs, document tests, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure on-time despatch of tested equipment.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, relevant engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Practical experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and/or electronic faults.
• Experience with, or a strong aptitude for learning, sensors, transducers and electro-mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and work from technical or engineering drawings.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• A methodical and practical approach to testing and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electro-mechanical assembly of specialist testing equipment using engineering drawings, build documentation and work instructions.
• Perform functional and performance testing, calibration and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Test and commission systems incorporating sensors, transducers, actuators, control electronics and hydraulic components.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electronic faults during assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Apply structured fault-finding techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to senior engineering colleagues with clear diagnostic information.
• Complete accurate test, calibration and quality documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Technical Support teams to ensure smooth progression of equipment from build through to despatch.
• Support the planning and prioritisation of testing and commissioning activities.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report hazards, near misses and non-conformances appropriately.
• Develop a working knowledge of principles and how they relate to the equipment being tested.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing, assembly and commissioning processes.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Sensors & transducers

Actuators & motors

Hydraulic systems

Electrical & electronic systems

Reading drawings & schematics

Structured fault-finding

Testing/calibration/commissioning

Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC/HND or engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Test & Commissioning Engineer for a hands-on role in a specialist manufacturing environment. You will work on electro-mechanical testing, fault finding, calibration, and commissioning of equipment with sensors, transducers, actuators, and hydraulic systems.

You will read engineering drawings, perform FATs, document tests, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure on-time despatch of tested equipment.