Test Equipment Engineer

Omega; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Job summary

Omega is seeking a Test Systems Commissioning Engineer to support the deployment of new test equipment in a high-technology environment. The role involves commissioning complex test machinery for safety-critical systems, working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure system integration and validation. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with commissioning and complex test equipment, and a background in regulated engineering sectors. This role offers a chance to influence the quality and success of pioneering engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience commissioning complex test equipment or industrial machinery.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced commissioning and production environments.
• Ability to support and technically lead machinery assembly activities.

Responsibilities

• Commission complex test systems for an engineering production facility.
• Execute system integration followed by formal verification testing.
• Deliver end-user training and contribute to operating documentation.

Skills

Commissioning complex test equipment

Hands-on experience with closed-loop control systems

Working across multiple engineering disciplines

Background in aerospace, automotive, defence, rail or regulated sectors

Strong communication and technical documentation skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Engineering or requirements management tools

Job description

Duration: 6 months (potential extension)

Status: Inside IR35

Rate: Up to £60 per hour

Start: ASAP

A Test Systems Commissioning Engineer is required to support a significant programme of new test equipment deployment within a high-technology engineering environment. The role focuses on commissioning complex test machinery used for qualification and production acceptance testing of safety-critical systems.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will take responsibility for system integration, verification and validation through to operational handover.

• Commission complex test systems for use within an engineering production facility
• Support and technically lead machinery assembly activities performed by technicians and external suppliers
• Act as the interface between Design Engineering and assembly teams to resolve build and integration issues
• Execute system integration followed by formal verification testing, driving resolution of any non-compliance
• Support customer validation activities, including correlation testing where applicable
• Complete, approve and release commissioning and verification documentation aligned to the as-built condition
• Support creation and release of calibration procedures and identify required equipment
• Coordinate facility readiness including electrical, hydraulic and utility services
• Deliver end‑user training and contribute to operating and maintenance documentation
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety requirements at all times

Technical Environment - Test Equipment Engineer - Commissioning

Test systems are typically comprised of:

• Mechanical assemblies
• Electrical and electronic control systems
• Software‑driven control and data acquisition
• Servo‑controlled, high‑pressure hydraulic and electromechanical

Required Experience - Test Equipment Engineer - Commissioning

• Proven experience commissioning complex test equipment or industrial machinery
• Hands‑on experience with closed‑loop control systems (servo‑hydraulic and/or electromechanical)
• Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines
• Background in aerospace, automotive, defence, rail or other regulated engineering sectors
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced commissioning and production environments

Desirable - Test Equipment Engineer - Commissioning

• Engineering degree or equivalent time‑served experience
• Familiarity with engineering or requirements management tools
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills