Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Toomebridge, N. Ireland
Model: Onsite

Scope: Full-Time

Field-Based | Customer Sites & Workshop
Industrial Machinery | Control Systems | Commissioning & Testing

Description:

Do you enjoy getting out from behind the desk and working directly with machines, solving real-world engineering challenges, and seeing the results of your work in action? Join a leader in advanced electronic control systems for heavy machinery, trusted by some of the world's leading manufacturers for over 30 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Support & Test Engineer who thrives on variety, enjoys fault-finding and commissioning, and wants to play a key role in developing innovative machinery used across demanding industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate electrical control systems both in the workshop and on-site.

• Commission machinery and provide customer support during installation and operation.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system, and machine performance issues.

• Support customers with technical troubleshooting and fault-finding.

• Provide valuable feedback to engineering and design teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Create test equipment, simulators, and support tools where required.

• Assist with the development of technical documentation, manuals, and user guides.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications/Experience

• HND, Foundation Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.

• Experience with industrial machinery, mobile equipment, or machine control systems.

• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience commissioning, testing, or supporting machinery in the field.

• Good understanding of electrical control panels and machine operation.

• Ability to work independently on customer sites when required.

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

• PLC-based control systems or embedded electronics.

• Hydraulics and pneumatic systems.

• CANbus and industrial communication protocols.

• Three-phase electrical systems.

• Machinery safety standards and risk assessments.

• Experience within manufacturing, heavy equipment, off-highway vehicles, or industrial machinery sectors.

If you're a practical engineer who enjoys testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and working hands-on with advanced machinery, this is an opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career with an industry leader.