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OnTarget Communications

Test Engineer (Electrical support)

  • Toomebridge, Northern Ireland
  • On site
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on 17 Sept 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Location: Toomebridge, N. Ireland Model: Onsite

Scope: Full-Time

Description

We are seeking a practical and solutions-focused Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of industrial equipment and automated systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work, fault diagnosis, and ensuring complex machinery performs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment and control systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and system performance issues.
  • Support machine start-up, performance verification, and acceptance testing activities.
  • Perform fault-finding on electrical systems, control panels, sensors, drives, and associated equipment.
  • Analyse machine performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Assist with root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams to deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain accurate technical records, reports, and test documentation.

Requirements

  • Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working with industrial machinery, automation systems, or electrically controlled equipment, including testing, commissioning, fault-finding, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, industrial control systems, electrical hardware, drives, motors, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues while supporting system performance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Understanding of machine operation, system integration, and industrial communication networks.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Working knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within industrial environments.
  • Experience within manufacturing, process industries, automation, or special-purpose machinery environments would be advantageous.
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