Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Rugby
Salary: £32,000 DOE
The recruitment group are proudly working in partnership with an established company based in Rugby who are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented Electrical Test Engineer to join their friendly team. The Electrical Test Engineer must possess a strong understanding of electronics and electrical circuits to ensure the safe testing and fault finding of electronic and electrical equipment. Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to produce reports that support product improvements.
Benefits:
* 37.50 hours per week - Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 5.30pm (45 minutes unpaid lunch 12.45pm – 1.30pm) Friday - 08:30am - 1.00pm
* Annual Holiday entitlement: 23 days holiday increasing with length of service (Pro rata for part time staff), to 24 days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years, 26 days after 15 years, 27 days after 20 years
* Bank holidays: Typically 8 days per year (Pro rata for part time staff)
* Holiday days purchase scheme: Every March – salary sacrifice purchase scheme up to pro rata 15 hours per year in the first five years of employment
* Annual discretionary bonus scheme: December
* Annual salary review: December
* Contributory Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 3% employer
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 private and confidential support run by Health Assured
* Health portal: Health check, fitness advice, personal coaching, emotional support, medical factsheets, BMI assessments, etc.
* Employee Benefits Programme: Online portal to Employee Benefits – discounts on shops, restaurants, hotels, holidays, gym membership, etc.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Conduct incoming inspections of subcontract-built PCBs and electrical assemblies.
* Test electrical PCBs and assemblies in line with departmental procedures.
* Maintain test and traceability records using office tools such as Excel and Word.
* Fault-find and correct electronic circuits on both new build and customer-returned products.
* Rework PCBs and assemblies to meet customer and specification requirements.
* Read and interpret electronic schematics and assembly drawings.
* Build test rigs to facilitate the testing and validation of circuits/assemblies and assist in evaluating electronic designs.
* Inspect and test electrical panels used to control machinery, equipment, and systems, ensuring they meet specifications.
* Follow blueprints and wiring schematics and use electrical testing equipment and instruments.
* Compare wiring and the location of control devices on panels with blueprints and wiring diagrams to verify assembly.
* Examine wiring for loose or faulty connections.
* Connect leads from panels to power sources in preparation for testing activities.
* Adjust rheostats to regulate current loads on panel controls and observe the operation of relays, cut-outs, and other devices to ensure they meet specifications.
* Test wiring circuits and controls to isolate and diagnose the causes of malfunctions using electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
* Record the causes of malfunctions on test sheets and route defective panels for rework.
* Replace defective control devices on panels using hand tools and solder any loose or faulty wiring.
* Demonstrate knowledge of 3-phase electrics.
* Apply knowledge of electromechanical processes.
* Conduct functional and safety testing of complete systems.
* Provide technical support as required.
Experience and Knowledge:
* Experience with switch mode and linear power supplies, as well as control systems using analogue and digital electronics.
* Experience working with high voltage and high-energy power supplies.
* Familiarity with test equipment such as function generators, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
* Previous experience in fault-finding electronic circuits.
* Practical soldering skills and the use of rework tools.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with your role as reasonably directed by the Company, including tasks related to the business of any subsidiary of the Company.
* Work safely and minimise risks in engineering and construction tasks.
* Adhere to health, safety, and other relevant regulations and guidelines at all times.
* Supervisory and Training Duties: Instruct, supervise, and transfer skills to any apprentice or semi-skilled worker assigned to you to ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.
* Test all products safely.
* Use safety equipment, PPE, and protective devices and equipment as required.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please click ‘apply’ and a member of our Engineering team will be in touch.
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