At a Glance
- Tasks: Test electrical products for safety and compliance in a high-tech lab.
- Company: Join a UKAS-accredited testing lab with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days holiday, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact ensuring products are safe for consumers.
- Qualifications: BTEC or degree in electrical/electronics engineering required.
Ready to combine your electrical engineering expertise with a role that offers real career progression, lab management opportunities, and work-life balance? Our client, a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in Market Drayton, is looking for a Product Safety Test Engineer to help manufacturers bring safe, compliant products to market. This is a chance to work in a clean, scientific environment with high-specification equipment, while living in a location that gives access to Shropshire's countryside and makes travel across England and Wales straightforward.
The Role
You will test a variety of electrical and electronic products to verify they meet safety requirements. From assessing electrocution hazards and fire risks to checking labelling, user manuals, and environmental performance, your work will be varied and technically rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing electrical and electronic products against safety standards (e.g. BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368, 60598)
- Evaluating product design for electrical, mechanical and thermal safety, including endurance testing of components
- Assessing electrocution hazards, fire risks, and environmental performance at temperature and humidity
- Verifying user manuals and product labelling for compliance
- Writing clear, accurate test reports and using calibrated laboratory equipment
- Working with manufacturers and designers to support product certification
What You'll Need
- BTEC, degree, or equivalent qualification in electrical or electronics engineering
- Experience testing electrical and electronic equipment to safety standards
- A customer-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- A genuine desire to expand your knowledge and progress your career
- Experience in a UKAS-accredited (or similar) organisation is advantageous
What's On Offer
Salary of £30,000 - £55,000, negotiable depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm. 24 days holiday plus.
Product Safety Test Engineer in London employer: Talent Finder
As a leading destination for professional tradespeople in March, Cambridgeshire, our company offers a dynamic work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With competitive salaries, opportunities for overtime, and a strong focus on teamwork, we foster a culture of support and development, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role while enjoying the benefits of working with top-quality products and a dedicated customer base.
