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Terasaki Electric (Europe) Ltd designs and manufactures low voltage switchgear solutions that protect critical electrical infrastructure across a wide range of industries. Our customers rely on us to deliver high-quality circuit protection and power distribution systems that ensure safety, reliability, and performance in demanding environments. From commercial and industrial installations to complex infrastructure projects, our technologies play a vital role in keeping systems operating safely and efficiently.

As part of the wider Terasaki Electric Group, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, we combine proven Japanese engineering excellence with a strong European presence. Operating as an agile SME, Terasaki Electric (Europe) Ltd employs around 150 people across Europe, with sales coverage extending to more than 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We offer a supportive and professional working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, broaden their experience, and build long-term careers. At Terasaki, our technology contributes to safer and more resilient electrical systems used by thousands of people every day. We value our people and recognise the importance of work-life balance, supporting flexible working arrangements where possible to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Holiday purchase
• Family friendly policies
• Free access to online GP
• Access to social club with subsidised events
• Profit-related and attendance bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme

As a Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in combining hands-on engineering with real-world problem solving, helping shape products that keep people, equipment, and industries safe. You will be based in Glasgow and may be required to support our worldwide operations. The role may require occasional international travel (typically up to 1-week), subject to business requirements.

Working at Terasaki is an opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment while being supported to develop professionally. The role is a permanent, full-time role and your core working hours will be Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 and Friday 08:00 to 12:30, with flexitime being part of our working hours.

You’ll help people understand the power and possibilities of Terasaki’s protection technologies, guiding them through challenges with confidence and care. Every solution you provide strengthens safety, reliability, and trust across industries worldwide.

Help build and maintain product data management bills of material and configuration modules within our ERP system. Your work ensures accurate, consistent data flow from engineering to production, turning designs into reliable, manufacturable products. By strengthening our data foundations and streamlining processes, you’ll help drive smarter, more efficient operations across Terasaki.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our production team by helping resolve issues related to product builds, accessory fitting, and final testing. Working closely with production engineering and quality, you’ll ensure every unit is assembled correctly, performs reliably, and meets our high standards before it leaves the factory. Attend customer witness testing in the UK and overseas, as required. Deliver clear, effective training on our low-voltage products to help customers use our technology safely and confidently.

You’ll also work alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of Terasaki products within timescales, to budget and quality following industry best practice and observing the maximum respect for Health, Safety and the Environment to ensure regulatory and legal compliance. You’ll become immersed in the inner workings of our products, supporting production with complex configurations and gaining practical insight into how our solutions are built, tested, and delivered.

Time spent alongside our sales managers will give you a front-line perspective on how our products are installed, commissioned, and relied upon in the field. As you grow, you’ll also develop a strong understanding of Dynamics 365 and see firsthand how technical engineering plays a pivotal role across the business.

And this is only the beginning — as you progress, you’ll have opportunities to specialise in advanced product configuration, contribute to continuous product improvement, master tools like AutoCAD, and deepen your expertise through IEC 60947 and 61439 testing. These steps are part of a broader, structured development pathway designed to help you evolve into a highly skilled technical engineer with a unique blend of practical, digital, and design capabilities.

Education & Experience: Higher National Certificate or above in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field, often with 1-2+ years of experience of low voltage switchgear – theory and practical or similar electro-mechanical background. However, newly qualified candidates and graduates will also be considered. Ability to interpret technical specifications of electrical schematic wiring diagrams. Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Nice-to-have qualities: Strong technical understanding of marine electrical systems; Previous experience in marine or shipbuilding sectors preferred.

Software Proficiency: Understanding of Structured Query Logic, Microsoft 365 Dynamics, Microsoft Suite Office and/or standard ERP business applications.

If you want to make a real impact on the future of electrical protection and power systems, Terasaki Electric Europe is the place to grow, innovate, and engineer solutions that matter.