Electrical Test Engineer

Location

Toomebridge, N. Ireland (onsite)

Model

Onsite

Scope

Full-Time

Field-Based | Customer Sites & Workshop

Industrial Machinery | Control Systems | Commissioning & Testing

Description

Do you enjoy getting out from behind the desk and working directly with machines, solving real-world engineering challenges, and seeing the results of your work in action? Join a leader in advanced electronic control systems for heavy machinery, trusted by some of the world's leading manufacturers for over 30 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Support & Test Engineer who thrives on variety, enjoys fault-finding and commissioning, and wants to play a key role in developing innovative machinery used across demanding industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate electrical control systems both in the workshop and on-site.
• Commission machinery and provide customer support during installation and operation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system, and machine performance issues.
• Support customers with technical troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Provide valuable feedback to engineering and design teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Create test equipment, simulators, and support tools where required.
• Assist with the development of technical documentation, manuals, and user guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications/Experience

• HND, Foundation Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience with industrial machinery, mobile equipment, or machine control systems.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience commissioning, testing, or supporting machinery in the field.
• Good understanding of electrical control panels and machine operation.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites when required.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• PLC-based control systems or embedded electronics.
• Hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
• CANbus and industrial communication protocols.
• Three-phase electrical systems.
• Machinery safety standards and risk assessments.
• Experience within manufacturing, heavy equipment, off-highway vehicles, or industrial machinery sectors.

If you're a practical engineer who enjoys testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and working hands-on with advanced machinery, this is an opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career with an industry leader.