Test Engineer - Electrical

BlueGate Consulting; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting is seeking a Test Engineer – Electrical for our Luton site. The role entails conducting acceptance testing and reporting on electrical units in line with quality procedures and engineering requirements.

You will work closely with Electrical, Hydraulic, Quality and Production teams to ensure test plans, quality standards, and safety requirements are met, with responsibilities spanning data collection, reporting, and system development support.

Qualifications

• Electrical high voltage awareness required.
• Experience with data acquisition and test data systems.
• Ability to follow test procedures and quality plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing on large-scale induction motors up to 13.8kV and 3.2MW.
• Accurately monitor, record, and report test data per test plans and standards.
• Ensure test reports are logged within 24 hours of testing.
• Investigate and support development of test data acquisition and control systems.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Hydraulic, Quality and Production teams to meet requirements.
• Adhere to test procedures, quality plans and safety standards.

Skills

High voltage awareness

Data acquisition systems

Education

Level 4/5 (NQF) in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Test Engineer – Electrical - Luton, Bedfordshire

The Test Engineer, reporting to the Test Manager, is responsible for conducting acceptance testing and reporting on electrical units in accordance with quality procedures and engineering requirements at the production site in Luton.

This role requires close collaboration with the Electrical, Hydraulic, Quality, and Production teams to ensure that test plans, quality standards, and safety requirements are fully met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing on large-scale induction motors, up to 13.8kV and 3.2MW.
• Accurately monitor, record, and report test data in alignment with defined test plans and engineering standards.
• Ensure that test reports are completed and logged within engineering systems within 24 hours of test completion.
• Investigate and support the development of test data acquisition and control systems.
• Qualification at Level 4/5 (NQF) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• High voltage awareness and experience working with high voltage equipment.
• Experience with large-scale test setups and power systems.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and adherence to test procedures and quality plans.