senior test engineer electrical

Baker Hughes; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Tailored financial programs

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead electrical testing of control panels and related equipment in the oil and gas sector. You will prepare wiring, generate documentation, maintain test records and ensure calibration of all test gear while liaising with customers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires an HNC or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and hands-on experience with control panels, insulation resistance and IEC61439 testing.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience wiring and fault finding on control panels.
• Ability to conduct insulation resistance and dielectric tests per IEC61439.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power supplies and fault diagnostics.
• Ability to read and follow complex electrical schematics.
• Willingness to train Apprentices and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical testing of control panels and associated equipment.
• Prepare and wire control panels for testing per Process Specification.
• Maintain Test Record sheets and ensure calibration of test equipment.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders, including customers witnessing tests.
• Ensure component conformance to drawings and test criteria.
• Raise non-conformance records for non-compliant components.
• Perform electrical fault finding and investigations as required.
• Train and support Apprentices and other team members.
• Assist in risk assessments and safe working procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Control panel wiring

Fault finding

Schematic reading

Apprentice training

Education

HNC/Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Test Engineer

Are you a passionate Test Engineer interested to work in oil and gas sector ?

Are you seeking a challenging opportunity for your career growth ?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

Electrical testing of control panels, components and associated control equipment. 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
• Completing 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 will:

• HNC/ Bachelors 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:

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many office in the United Kingdom.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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 have to 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

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.