Senior Test Engineer- Electrical

Baker Hughes; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Leicester is seeking a Senior Test Engineer. The role involves electrical testing of control panels and components, ensuring compliance with specifications, and training junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/D in Electrical Engineering, experience with control panels, and an understanding of electrical schematic diagrams. Flexible working hours are available.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with control panels, including wiring, fault finding & functionality testing.
• Ability to carry out Insulation resistance, dielectric & earth bond testing as per IEC61439.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with complex electrical schematic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Testing of controls equipment and generation/completion of associated documentation.
• Preparation and wiring of control panels for testing.
• Ensure compliance of components to design specifications.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Wiring of control panels

Education

HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AC/DC power supplies

Secondary injection kits

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12.08.2025

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Role Purpose

Electrical testing of control panels, components and associated control equipment.

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As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for

• Testing of controls equipment and generation/completion of associated documentation
• Preparation and wiring of control panels for testing in accordance with Process Specification
• Complete and maintain Test Record sheets
• Ensuring all test equipment is in calibration
• Required to liaise with internal/external stakeholders, which may include external customers witnessing tests
• Assure compliance of components to drawing, design specification, mechanical and/or electrical test acceptance criteria through analysis
• Raise non-conformance records for all non compliant components including sign off where required
• Electrical fault finding/investigations as required by design or production
• Responsible for training and support for Apprentices, Test Engineers and other members of the team
• Support in the creation of risk assessments and safe working procedures
• Support with regards to purchase of new or replacement equipment using areas ofexpert
• Responsible for verifying Control Equipment and associated instruments including loading of "settings Files" for Programmable instruments, relays and meters (this list is not exhaustive and may include all elements associated with panels)
• Set and conducting simulating synchronising supplies on control panel
• Checking functionality of systems to circuit diagrams
• Assist in training of Aftermarket Service Engineers where required

To be successful in this role you shall have:

• HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with control panels, including wiring, fault finding & functionality testing
• Ability to carry out Insulation resistance, dielectric & earth bond testing as per IEC61439.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with AC/DC power supplies, secondary injection kits & IED’s.
• Ability to understand and follow complex electrical schematic diagrams.
• Confidently follow test procedures internally as well as in front of customers.
• Ability to safely working in an LV environment.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits