At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and verify electrical systems to ensure safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Marshall Land Systems, a leader in innovative engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring the integrity of cutting-edge electrical systems.
- Qualifications: Relevant electrical qualification and strong understanding of testing methods required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical systems, components and assemblies are tested, inspected and verified to meet engineering specifications, regulatory standards and customer requirements prior to delivery.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, the role plays a key part in ensuring electrical integrity, safety, compliance and on‑time delivery of fully functional products.
Your responsibilities in this role include:
- 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:
- 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
Electrical Test Engineer in Merthyr Tydfil employer: Marshall Land Systems
Joining Marshall Land Systems as an Electrical Fitter offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic production team dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a commitment to maintaining high standards, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and efficiency. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, this role not only provides competitive remuneration but also fosters a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our specialist manufactured products.
