Onsite Electrical Test Engineer - Machinery & Controls

Ontarget Communications; Chesterfield; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ontarget Communications is seeking an Electrical Support & Test Engineer to work onsite with our clients in the heavy machinery sector. You will test, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems on machines in both workshop and field environments.

The role demands hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, CANbus, hydraulics/pneumatics, and strong customer-facing communication. Heritage in manufacturing or off-highway equipment preferred.

Formación

• HND/Foundation Degree/Apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience with industrial machinery and machine control systems.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience commissioning, testing, or supporting machinery in the field.
• Understanding of electrical control panels and machine operation.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.
• PLC-based control systems or embedded electronics.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• CANbus and industrial communication protocols.
• Three-phase electrical systems.
• Machinery safety standards and risk assessments.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Test and validate electrical control systems both in the workshop and on-site.
• Commission machinery and provide customer support during installation and operation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system, and machine performance issues.
• Support customers with technical troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Provide feedback to engineering and design teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Create test equipment, simulators, and support tools where required.
• Assist with the development of technical documentation, manuals, and user guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Conocimientos

Fault-finding

Commissioning

Testing

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

CANbus

Electrical safety

Field service

Educación

HND / Foundation Degree / Apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Herramientas

Test equipment

Descripción del empleo

Ontarget Communications is seeking an Electrical Support & Test Engineer to work onsite with our clients in the heavy machinery sector. You will test, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems on machines in both workshop and field environments.

The role demands hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, CANbus, hydraulics/pneumatics, and strong customer-facing communication. Heritage in manufacturing or off-highway equipment preferred.