Product Testing Engineer

Talent Finder; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training and CPD

Modern laboratory environment

Lab management career pathway

Job security in a well-established, 9-

Job summary

Talent Finder in Market Drayton is seeking a Product Testing Engineer to join a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory. You will test electrical and electronic products to safety standards and contribute to the product certification process.

The role offers a clean, modern laboratory environment with high-specification instruments. 37.5-hour week, technical training, and a clear pathway to lab management are provided to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience testing electrical and electronic equipment to recognised safety standards such as BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368 or 60598.
• BTEC or degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
• Customer-focused with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Desire to develop knowledge and progress career in a UKAS-accredited lab.

Responsibilities

• Testing electrical and electronic products against safety standards.
• Evaluating product design for electrical, mechanical and thermal safety.
• Assessing hazards, fire risks and environmental performance.
• Verifying user manuals and product labelling for compliance.
• Writing clear, accurate test reports and using calibrated lab equipment.
• Working with manufacturers and designers to support product certification.

Skills

Electrical safety testing

Lab testing

Test report writing

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Education

BTEC/degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Calibration lab equipment

Job description

Ready to combine your electrical engineering expertise with a role that offers real career progression, lab management opportunities, and work-life balance? Our client, a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in Market Drayton, is looking for aProduct Testing Engineer to help manufacturers bring safe, compliant products to market. This is a chance to work in a clean, scientific environment with high-specification equipment, while living in a location that gives access to Shropshire's countryside and makes travel across England and Wales straightforward.

The Role

You will test a variety of electrical and electronic products to verify they meet safety requirements. From assessing electrocution hazards and fire risks to checking labelling, user manuals, and environmental performance, your work will be varied and technically rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing electrical and electronic products against safety standards (e.g. BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368, 60598)
• Evaluating product design for electrical, mechanical and thermal safety, including endurance testing of components
• Assessing electrocution hazards, fire risks, and environmental performance at temperature and humidity
• Verifying user manuals and product labelling for compliance
• Writing clear, accurate test reports and using calibrated laboratory equipment
• Working with manufacturers and designers to support product certification

What You'll Need

• Experience of testing electrical and electronic equipment to recognised safety standards, eg BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368, or 60598
• BTEC, degree, or equivalent qualification in electrical or electronics engineering
• Experience testing electrical and electronic equipment to safety standards
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A genuine desire to expand your knowledge and progress your career
• Experience in a UKAS-accredited (or similar) organisation is advantageous

What's On Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £55,000, negotiable depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm
• Technical training and continuous professional development
• Clean, modern laboratory environment with high-specification instruments
• Lab management career pathway for those who want it
• Job security in a well-established, hardworking team

If you are a methodical engineer who takes pride in product safety and wants to develop a long-term career with a supportive employer, we want to hear from you.