AC/DC Test Engineer Electrical Engineering & Switchgear
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE + Overtime
Location: Hove, East Sussex
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37.5 per week
I'm currently recruiting for an AC/DC Test Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in electrical switchgear and control systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with hands-on testing experience to join a specialist engineering team, taking responsibility for testing, inspection and verification of electrical switchgear assemblies and associated equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical and functional testing of switchgear assemblies, panels and associated equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
- Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and investigation of technical issues.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
- Verify completed products against approved drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
- Identify and raise non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of test procedures.
- Support occasional customer site visits for testing, commissioning and technical investigations.
What We're Looking For
- Previous electrical or electro-mechanical testing experience.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Good understanding of electrical systems and testing procedures.
- A methodical, accurate and safety-conscious approach.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing activities.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Desirable Experience
- Electrical or Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant apprenticeship.
- Experience within switchgear, control panels or electrical manufacturing.
- Rail industry experience.
- ECS Card or Sentinel/PTS competency.
- Knowledge of Deep Sea or ComAp control systems.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience.
- Overtime available.
- 8% employer pension contribution.
- Private medical insurance, including dental.
- Death in Service insurance.
- 25 days' annual leave, which can be taken by the hour.
- Ride to Work scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for training and technical development.
Working Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-4:30pm
Friday: 7:45am-12:15pm
The position is fully site-based, 5 days per week at the company's factory in Hove.