Electrical Support & Test Engineer
OnTarget Communications Toomebridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Staffing and Recruiting · 1 employee
About the role
The engineer will perform electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment and automated systems. They are also responsible for diagnosing electrical faults, interpreting technical schematics, and collaborating with teams to ensure system performance and safety.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering. Proven experience in industrial machinery, PLC-controlled systems, and electrical fault-finding is required.
Full description
Location: Northern 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.
