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.