At a Glance
- Tasks: Test innovative transformers and reactors in a hands-on factory role.
- Company: Join iST Power, a growing UK manufacturer with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a dynamic environment, and develop your skills.
- Other info: Opportunities for travel and collaboration with design and engineering teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Practical understanding of electrical testing and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 32063 - 39189 £ per year.
i ST Power is looking for an Electrical Test Engineer to join our Leicester production team.
This is a hands-on factory-based role testing specialist transformers, reactors and wound components used on critical infrastructure projects.
The role offers exposure to bespoke products, high-voltage testing and technically challenging projects in a growing UK manufacturing business.
Role Overview You will be responsible for carrying out routine and type testing on transformers, reactors and wound components, ensuring products are tested safely, accurately and in accordance with BS EN, IEC, customer and internal quality requirements.
Our Leicester facility works on a wide range of bespoke and technically varied products.
The role therefore requires a practical understanding of electrical testing, attention to detail and the confidence to work safely within a high-voltage test area.
This is a role where the quality of the test work directly supports customer confidence, product release and the reputation of a specialist UK transformer manufacturer.
The role is primarily factory-based at our Leicester site, with occasional travel to our Manchester facility where project support, FAT attendance or testing assistance may be required.
Key Responsibilities Performing routine electrical testing on transformers, reactors and wound components.
Completing voltage ratio, vector group, winding resistance and insulation resistance tests.
Carrying out copper loss, iron loss, over-potential, flash and high-voltage testing.
Supporting partial discharge testing and other specialist test activities where required.
Assisting design and engineering teams with the testing of new or bespoke products.
Preparing accurate test records, FAT documentation and customer-facing test certificates.
Ensuring all testing is completed safely within a controlled HV test environment.
Maintaining test documentation in line with ISO 9001 procedures, BS EN/IEC standards and customer specifications.
Supporting fault-finding and technical investigations where issues arise during production or test.
Liaising with production, design, project and quality teams to ensure products meet the required standard before release.
Qualifications
Electrical Test Engineer employer: iST POWER LIMITED
iST Power is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leicester where innovation meets hands-on engineering. Employees benefit from immediate involvement in critical projects, comprehensive training in high-voltage testing, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team of experienced professionals. The company's commitment to quality and safety ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering bespoke products that enhance customer confidence and uphold the reputation of a leading UK transformer manufacturer.
