Fat Engineer

Schneider Electric; Ledston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a FAT Engineer to ensure LV switchboards, MCCs, and control systems meet customer specs before dispatch. You will plan, witness, and record FAT activities, driving quality and traceability across testing processes.

Based in our UK manufacturing operations, you will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to deliver on time while advancing digital testing and continuous improvement in test efficiency and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in FAT/commissioning/testing in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong fault-finding, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with digital manufacturing and quality systems for test recording and traceability.
• Commitment to Right-First-Time delivery and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute FAT for LV switchboards, MCCs, and control systems.
• Verify products meet customer specs, drawings, and industry standards.
• Conduct functional, electrical, protection, and communication testing.
• Lead customer witness testing and provide technical support.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve non-conformances during testing.
• Produce and maintain FAT records, reports, and digital quality records (LDS, DISS).
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and project teams for timely delivery.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve test efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, electrical safety, and quality standards.
• Support customer audits, inspections, and site acceptance preparation.

Skills

FAT testing

Electrical testing

Customer engagement

Documentation/record keeping

Digital testing systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LDS

DISS

MES

ERP

Job description

Join Schneider Electric as a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Engineer, ensuring our low-voltage switchboards, motor control centres, and control systems are delivered right first time and fully compliant with customer specifications before dispatch. This is a critical role where you'll combine technical expertise, customer engagement, and digital testing processes to guarantee quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Based within our manufacturing operations, you will be responsible for executing and witnessing FAT activities while driving continuous improvement in testing performance, documentation, and traceability.

What will you do:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for LV switchboards, motor control centres, and control systems.
• Verify products meet customer specifications, approved drawings, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct functional, electrical, protection, and communication testing activities.
• Lead customer witness testing and provide technical support throughout FAT activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve non-conformances, defects, and technical issues during testing.
• Produce and maintain accurate FAT records, reports, test documentation, and digital quality records using systems such as LDS and DISS, ensuring full traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and project management teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve test efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, electrical safety, and quality standards.
• Support customer audits, inspections, and site acceptance preparation activities where required.

What will make you successful:

• Proven experience in FAT, commissioning, testing, or electrical engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of LV switchgear, motor control centres, power distribution systems, and electrical control panels.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong fault-finding, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience performing electrical testing in accordance with relevant standards and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in digital manufacturing and quality systems, including experience with LDS, DISS, MES, ERP, or equivalent platforms for test recording, quality management, and product traceability.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and Right-First-Time delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to lead customer witness testing and engage with internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of IEC/BS EN 61439 and other relevant electrical standards would be advantageous.
• Degree, HNC/HND, Apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile customer projects.
• Direct involvement in critical project milestones and customer witness testing.
• Exposure to advanced power distribution, motor control, and automation technologies.
• Development of specialist expertise in electrical testing, fault finding, quality assurance, and digital manufacturing systems.
• Collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities across engineering, quality, project delivery, and operational leadership functions.

Bring your quality expertise to a team that’s committed to excellence.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 37,600 - GBP 56,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

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This position will be posted until filled.

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