Marshall Land Systems
Engineer - Electrical Test
Merthyr Tydfil
Posted 2 days ago
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Brief Description
PURPOSE
The Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical systems, components and assemblies are tested, inspected and verified to meet engineering specifications, regulatory standards and customer requirements prior to delivery.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, the role plays a key part in ensuring electrical integrity, safety, compliance and on-time delivery of fully functional products.
Responsibilities
- Support test planning and readiness in line with production schedules and project milestones
- Review and contribute to electrical test plans, procedures and work instructions
- Execute in-process, system-level and final acceptance testing (FAT) on electrical systems and assemblies
- Conduct electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, functional testing and fault diagnostics
- Verify electrical installations against schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications
- Perform inspections, fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical systems, ensuring clear reporting of issues
- Identify, raise and support resolution of non-conformances (NCRs)
- Ensure all electrical systems meet defined quality and safety standards before progression or
- Maintain accurate test records, certification packs and electrical compliance documentation
- Communicate test progress, issues and results to key stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across electrical test and production processes
- Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and procedures
- Maintain, calibrate and ensure safe use of electrical test equipment and instrumentation
- Ensure adherence to 5S and housekeeping standards within the test environment
- Support shift-based working where required (including day/night rotation)
- Promote and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including electrical safety practices
- Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory and contractual obligations
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Previous Experience
- Experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment
- Background in testing electrical systems, control panels, machinery or integrated units
- Experience working to production schedules and delivery targets
- Knowledge of electrical standards and quality frameworks (e.g. ISO 9001, wiring regulations)
- Experience assembling, connecting and using electrical test instrumentation
- Proven ability to fault find and diagnose electrical issues
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Technical Skills/Education
- Relevant electrical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications
- Strong understanding of electrical testing methods and safety standards
- Experience with electrical test equipment (e.g. multimeters, insulation testers, continuity testers)
- Knowledge of system-level testing and integration (electrical/mechanical interface)
- Ability to analyse and interpret electrical test data and results
- Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and inspection processes
- Knowledge of non-conformance reporting (NCR) and root cause analysis
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Additional Local Needs
- Onsite role
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a BPSS check
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
- Production and Operations Teams
- Engineering and Electrical Design Teams
- Project / Programme Management
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Teams
- Regulatory bodies and certification authorities
Benefits
- Access to electrical and technical training, certifications and continuous professional
- Clear career progression to Senior Electrical Test Engineer, Test Lead or Test Manager
- Cross-functional exposure to Production, Quality and Engineering teams
- Opportunities to develop expertise in electrical systems, compliance and testing
- Potential career pathways into Electrical Engineering, Commissioning or Systems Engineering roles
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Skills
Electrical Testing
Fault Finding
Root Cause Analysis
Electrical Schematics
Wiring Diagrams
Electrical Compliance
Test Equipment
Factory Acceptance Testing
Quality Assurance
Safety Standards
Continuous Improvement
Electrical Systems
Production Schedules
Non-Conformance Reporting
Electrical Engineering
Diagnostic Skills