Mechanical & Electrical Test Technician – Hands-On Lab Role

Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership; Carnagat; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development in advanced测试

Job summary

Resonate Testing in the United Kingdom is seeking Mechanical and Electrical Technicians to support our advanced test laboratory. You will assemble, wire, and operate test rigs for thermal, vibration, and shock testing, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires NVQ 3/HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus experience in a lab or R&D environment. Desirable: forklift licence and driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a test laboratory, R&D, or industrial engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Desirable: Forklift licence and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and operate complex mechanical and electrical test rigs for thermal, vibration, and shock testing.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on specialist test equipment.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot instrumentation and sensors to gather accurate test data.
• Document test setups, procedures, and outcomes to quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and controlled working environment through safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and project managers on test campaigns.
• Contribute ideas to continuous improvement of laboratory operations.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Test laboratory experience

Forklift licence

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Resonate Testing in the United Kingdom is seeking Mechanical and Electrical Technicians to support our advanced test laboratory. You will assemble, wire, and operate test rigs for thermal, vibration, and shock testing, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires NVQ 3/HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus experience in a lab or R&D environment. Desirable: forklift licence and driving licence.