Electrical Test Engineer

Our team of EMC focused Technicians or Engineers deliver a comprehensive EMC testing service for new and innovative technology and devices from a wide range of industries. The Technician or Engineer will take ownership of the set up and completion of EMC test projects and the accurate delivery of results to customers. We have a flexible approach to our recruitment and are able to consider candidates at a Technician level offering training to an entry level candidate or engage a more experienced candidate at an Engineer level role. TUV SUD will offer the successful candidate all the necessary training to undertake the duties of this role. This is a great opportunity to join a global, well respected organisation and develop your technical skills and experience, building a great career in engineering.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers, Engineers and Project Managers to provide EMC testing in both screened enclosure and in-situ environments.
• Provide support to customers in advance of, or during, the test programme, particularly communicating issues during any failure phase of their EMC test programme.
• Maintain data and electronic logbooks for testing.
• Test procedure generation including provision of photos and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Develop test plans (where required) and generate test reports.
• Contribute to test equipment / method development and evaluation.
• Support the validation of clients’ requirements (which may require site visits).
• Offer assistance to the sales team with the provision of technical information to enable quote generation.
• Develop as specialist in a specific area of testing i.e. rail, marine, radio EMC requirements, etc.
• Provision of training to engineers regarding specialist area.

Essential Criteria at Technician level:

• Self-driven with an enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn/develop technical skills.
• Willing to work overtime and shiftwork as and when required.

Essential criteria at Engineer level:

• Including the above Technician level criteria.
• Experience as an EMC Test Engineer in a test house environment with demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the EMC Directive and/or relevant EMC test standards.
• Experience of using test equipment such as a spectrum/network analyser, oscilloscope, signal generator or RF power meter.

Highly desirable criteria for both roles:

• Computer literate with good IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and bespoke test systems.

Desirable criteria for both roles:

• Engineering experience in electronics-based role.
• Comfortable to be customer facing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Further Information:

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.