Test Engineer (Electrical support)

OnTarget Communications; Toome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications is seeking an Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer for our Toomebridge, N. Ireland site. The role focuses on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimising industrial equipment and automated systems.

Hands-on work, fault diagnosis, and ensuring safe, reliable operation are key aspects. The candidate will read schematics, work with PLC-controlled equipment, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical engineering qualification required.
• Experience with industrial machinery, automation systems, testing and fault-finding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical docs.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and system performance issues.
• Support machine start-up, performance verification, and acceptance testing activities.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical systems, control panels, sensors, drives, and instrumentation.
• Analyse machine performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory standards and keep accurate test records.

Skills

PLC control

Industrial control systems

Electrical motors & sensors

Drives & instrumentation

Electrical schematics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Automation Engineering

Job description

Location: Toomebridge, N. Ireland
Model: Onsite

Scope: Full-Time

Description

We are seeking a practical and solutions-focused Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of industrial equipment and automated systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on work, fault diagnosis, and ensuring complex machinery performs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and system performance issues.
• Support machine start‑up, performance verification, and acceptance testing activities.
• Perform fault‑finding on electrical systems, control panels, sensors, drives, and associated equipment.
• Analyse machine performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate technical records, reports, and test documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, automation systems, or electrically controlled equipment, including testing, commissioning, fault‑finding, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of PLC‑controlled equipment, industrial control systems, electrical hardware, drives, motors, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues while supporting system performance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of machine operation, system integration, and industrial communication networks.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within industrial environments.
• Experience within manufacturing, process industries, automation, or special‑purpose machinery environments would be advantageous.