Test Engineer

ALTEN; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a skilled Test Engineer to join their team. This hands-on role involves designing test rigs, defining test plans, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical background, experience in test engineering, and excellent team collaboration skills. Offering competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. Join a company committed to innovation and your career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social gatherings and team buildings

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test engineering or product validation.
• Familiarity with test rig design and safety compliance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for test environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up test rigs for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Define test strategies and validation plans.
• Support commissioning and compliance of test rigs.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline

Tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation

Job description

What will you be doing

Were seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing next-generation energy systems. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone with a mechanical background and strong experience in testing test rig setup and delivering high‑quality test solutions.

Your main responsibilities will be :

• Designing and setting up test rigs for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Defining test strategies requirements and validation plans to meet project goals.
• Supporting commissioning and sign‑off of test rigs ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Building and assembling prototype systems and equipment for testing purposes.
• Collaborating with design and development teams to troubleshoot optimise and document test result

Who are we looking for

• A proactive engineer who enjoys hands‑on problem‑solving and practical system testing.
• Strong mechanical background with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and system layouts.
• Experience in test rig design commissioning and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a detail‑oriented mindset.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result‑oriented
• proactive

Qualifications :

• Degree or Bsc or Msc in Mechanical Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in test engineering or product validation.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly instrumentation and test equipment setup.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for test environments.
• Previous experience in energy automotive or aerospace sectors is a plus.

Additional Information

Why join us

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs mentoring programs internal universities and more we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. Were here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today!

In short you get :

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1