Test Engineer

sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-wide bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days' holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping, entertainment &

Costco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Learning Pathways

Job summary

Sulzer in Leeds is seeking a Test Engineer to lead and manage complex testing programmes for large-scale rotating equipment and pump packages. You will own testing activities from preparation through completion, collaborating with Engineering, Projects and Production to ensure performance and quality before customer delivery.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement to maximise safety, reliability and operational excellence within a

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Plant Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing or rotating equipment environment.
• Experience supervising equipment testing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to work independently across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising allocated test activities through to successful completion.
• Leading and coordinating test teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to specification.
• Evaluating test results and communicating findings to Engineering, Projects and Production teams.
• Investigating technical issues, carrying out fault diagnosis and supporting root cause analysis.
• Supporting the design and development of test rigs and testing processes.
• Monitoring equipment reliability and performance to maximise operational effectiveness.
• Participating in project and assembly review meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance.

Skills

Test management

Team leadership

Test analysis

Fault diagnosis

Education

HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Plant Engineering

Tools

Test rigs

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

At Sulzer, we're not just building pumps, we're engineering the technology that helps power industries, deliver clean water, support global energy projects and drive the transition to a more sustainable future.

Our Leeds facility is a recognised Centre of Excellence within Sulzer's global network and home to some of the largest and most sophisticated pump packages manufactured anywhere in the world. Every product that leaves our facility plays a critical role in major infrastructure projects across the energy, water, industrial and renewable sectors.

Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for a talented Test Engineer to join our high-performing team and play a key role in ensuring our world-class products perform flawlessly before they reach customers around the globe As a Test Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex testing programmes from initial preparation through to completion, working on large-scale rotating equipment and pump packages that are destined for some of the world's most demanding applications. You'll lead testing activities, analyse performance data, solve technical challenges and work closely with Engineering, Projects and Production teams to ensure exceptional quality and performance. You'll be trusted to identify issues, carry out root cause investigations and help drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability and operational excellence

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and supervising allocated test activities through to successful completion.
• Leading and coordinating test teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to specification.
• Evaluating test results and communicating findings to Engineering, Projects and Production teams.
• Investigating technical issues, carrying out fault diagnosis and supporting root cause analysis.
• Supporting the design and development of test rigs and testing processes.
• Monitoring equipment reliability and performance to maximise operational effectiveness.
• Participating in project and assembly review meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance.

About You

You'll be a practical and analytical engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working in a hands-on environment.

We're looking for someone who has:

• An HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Plant Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, testing or rotating equipment environment.
• Previous experience carrying out or supervising equipment testing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for engineering excellence

What we offer you

We've recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility - creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you'll benefit from:

Core Benefits

• A competitive salary
• A company-wide bonus scheme
• Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)
• 33 days' holiday
• Defined pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle
• Costco membership option
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways

Onsite Perks

• Free, secure parking with EV charging
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Newly modernised work areas
• Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
• 24/7 onsite gym
• Subsidised vending machines
• Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food

Armed Forces Support - As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.