Electrical Engineer

The Role

An established engineering manufacturer is looking for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join its factory-based electrical team.

The role involves the hands-on assembly, wiring and testing of complex industrial machinery, together with supporting general electrical installation and improvement work across the production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled technician who enjoys practical engineering, fault-finding and working as part of a multidisciplinary manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems on industrial machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects.
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding prior to commissioning.
• Verify signal paths and assist with validating safe machine operation.
• Read and work from electrical schematics, layout drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Support electrical installation work around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades.
• Assist with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects.
• Work closely with other engineering and production departments during machine build and system integration.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and quality throughout all electrical assembly and testing activities.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in machine wiring, electrical assembly or industrial electrical engineering.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring documentation.
• Practical experience working with control devices, drives, sensors and motors.
• Knowledge of DOL and VFD configurations.
• Confident carrying out electrical fault-finding during machine build and testing.
• Flexible approach, with the ability to work across workshop assembly and wider electrical support activities.
• Good team-working skills with a professional and quality-focused approach.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment.
• 18th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Experience or knowledge of automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning.
• Previous experience within food machinery, process equipment or OEM manufacturing would be advantageous.