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.