Job Ref: 213051370

Date: 2021-01-20 15:22:42

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A company that designs and manufactures specialist electrical switching and control products for naval and other applications and defence related industries are recruiting for an Electrical Test Engineer to work out of their site in Milton Keynes. This position has come about due to the company’s expansion that they are going through at present.

The ideal candidate will have experience testing electrical and mechanical equipment

Outline

* Inspecting and testing a range of electrical switchgear, more complex motor starters and bespoke and hybrid electrical solutions.

* Experience of electrical testing working in defence or aviation sectors would be ideal.

* Initial inspection and wiring integrity checks, followed by electrical safety tests and then functional tests. The equipment is also varied and whilst the company have test procedures for most products you may be required to update these or design and create new test plans.

* They manufacture specialist equipment in small quantities and do not operate any automated test equipment, they therefore require people used to manually testing the operation and performance of devices and who are experienced in inspecting mechanical and electrical assemblies for accuracy and build quality

The role

* Inspecting and verifying the correct assembly of company products

* Testing all types of electrical and mechanical products following existing test procedures

* Designing and writing new test procedures based on current and historic data

* Surveying and estimating repair costs for faulty equipment

* Installing and commissioning equipment on ships and submarines worldwide

* Fault finding and repairing equipment on site.

Skills / Experience

* Degree in Electrical / Electronic engineering or equivalent – not essential

* Switchgear

* Testing of electrical and mechanical equipment

* Installation and commissioning experience

The company is offering and attractive package which includes a salary of up to £32000, a company over time system and 25 days holiday.

Suitable applicants should apply via appropriate link

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