Senior Test Engineer

Intertek; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Intertek’s Electrical UK team is seeking a Test Engineer to conduct electrical safety evaluations for a diverse client base. You will work with customers to assess products and documentation, manage projects through completion, and produce high‑quality evaluation reports.

The role focuses on performing safety assessments against applicable standards, coordinating with customers and colleagues, and ensuring timely delivery within Intertek’s quality framework.

Qualifications

• Proficient with IT tools (Excel/Word).
• Experience operating within a Quality Management System.
• Clear communication with customers and team members.
• Desirable background in product safety testing and electrical safety standards (IEC/EN 62368/61558/UL62368).

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical safety evaluations for clients.
• Manage assigned projects within Intertek guidelines.
• Assess technical documentation against standard requirements.
• Provide updates to customers and management on project status.
• Complete and review evaluation test reports.
• Ensure evaluations meet standards and timelines.
• Provide technical support to the business.
• Attend customer calls and meetings.
• Ensure conformity with Intertek’s quality system and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Good IT Skills

Quality Management System

Effective communication

Electrical safety knowledge

Job description

You are an Electrical or Electronic Engineer with a strong technical mindset and a passion for understanding how products work and ensuring they meet the required safety standards. You will have relevant formal qualifications and experience working within a quality-driven environment, with the ability to assess technical information, interpret requirements and communicate your findings clearly to both customers and colleagues. You are organised, analytical and confident working independently, while also being a collaborative team player who is comfortable building relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.

Required skills and experience:

• Good IT Skills, experience with excel, word and data retention systems.
• Experience of working in accordance with a Quality Management System
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other members of the team.
• Background in product safety testing is desirable with experience and knowledge in one or more electrical safety standards e.g., IEC/EN 62368/61558/UL62368

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to join Intertek’s growing Electrical UK team as a Test Engineer, completing electrical safety evaluations for a diverse range of global clients. You will work closely with customers to assess their products, technical documentation and processes against applicable test standards, managing projects through to completion and producing high-quality evaluation reports.

Key activities:

• Complete electrical safety evaluations for Intertek’s clients
• Manage assigned projects within Intertek guidelines
• Assess technical documentation and processes against standard requirements
• Provide project updates to customers, as well as management
• Complete and review Intertek’s evaluation test reports
• Ensure evaluations are completed to standard and within set timescales.
• Provide technical support to the business
• Attend customer calls and meetings
• Ensure evaluations are conducted in conjunction within Intertek’s quality system and accreditation requirements

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.