Test Engineer - Electrical

BlueGate Consulting; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting is seeking a Test Engineer – Electrical for our Luton site, reporting to the Test Manager. You will conduct acceptance testing of large-scale induction motors, monitor test data, and ensure timely reporting, while coordinating with Electrical, Hydraulic, Quality and Production teams to meet all procedures.

The role requires HV awareness and proven experience with test data acquisition and control systems, with a focus on safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Level 4/5 (NQF) qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• High voltage awareness and experience with high voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing on large-scale induction motors up to 13.8kV and 3.2MW.
• Monitor, record, and report test data in line with test plans and standards.
• Ensure test reports are completed and 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 test plans and quality standards.

Skills

Acceptance testing

Test data analysis

High voltage awareness

Data acquisition

Motor test experience

Safety procedures

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Level 4/5 NQF)

Tools

Data acquisition systems

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.