Electro-Mechanical Test & Commissioning Engineer

Proactive Technical Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

38-hour week

Early finish Friday

Free on-site parking

Christmas shutdown

Company pension

Group Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited in Hook, United Kingdom is seeking a Test & Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing environment producing advanced testing equipment. This hands‑on role focuses on electro‑mechanical testing, fault‑finding, calibration and commissioning of equipment with sensors, transducers, actuators and control electronics.

You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly, FAT and calibration, test and commission systems, diagnose faults, and document results while

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 Office, particularly 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

Sensors & transducers

Actuators & motors

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Testing/Commissioning

Read drawings

Fault-finding

Education

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Job description

Proactive Technical Limited in Hook, United Kingdom is seeking a Test & Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing environment producing advanced testing equipment. This hands‑on role focuses on electro‑mechanical testing, fault‑finding, calibration and commissioning of equipment with sensors, transducers, actuators and control electronics.

You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly, FAT and calibration, test and commission systems, diagnose faults, and document results while