Electrical Test Engineer

Role Information:

• Salary - Up to £42,000
• Location - Merthyr Tydfil South Wales

Responsibilities:

• Support test planning and readiness in line with production schedules and project milestones.
• Review and contribute to electrical test plans, procedures and work instructions.
• Execute in-process, system-level and final acceptance testing (FAT) on electrical systems and assemblies.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, functional testing and fault diagnostics.
• Verify electrical installations against schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Perform inspections, fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical systems, ensuring clear reporting of issues.
• Identify, raise and support resolution of non-conformances (NCRs).
• Ensure all electrical systems meet defined quality and safety standards before progression.
• Maintain accurate test records, certification packs and electrical compliance documentation.
• Communicate test progress, issues and results to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across electrical test and production processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate and ensure safe use of electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure adherence to 5S and housekeeping standards within the test environment.
• Support shift-based working where required (including day/night rotation).
• Promote and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including electrical safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory and contractual obligations.

Qualifications:

• Experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• Background in testing electrical systems, control panels, machinery or integrated units.
• Experience working to production schedules and delivery targets.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and quality frameworks (e.g. ISO 9001, wiring regulations).
• Experience assembling, connecting and using electrical test instrumentation.
• Proven ability to fault find and diagnose electrical issues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Technical Skills / Education:

• Relevant electrical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing methods and safety standards.
• Experience with electrical test equipment (e.g. multimeters, insulation testers, continuity testers).
• Knowledge of system-level testing and integration (electrical/mechanical interface).
• Ability to analyse and interpret electrical test data and results.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and inspection processes.
• Knowledge of non-conformance reporting (NCR) and root cause analysis.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Onsite role.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a BPSS check.

Benefits:

• Access to electrical and technical training, certifications and continuous professional development.
• Clear career progression to Senior Electrical Test Engineer, Test Lead or Test Manager.
• Cross-functional exposure to Production, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in electrical systems, compliance and testing.
• Potential career pathways into Electrical Engineering, Commissioning or Systems Engineering roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.