Electrical Support & Test Engineer

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.