Test Engineer (Controls / Automation)

Test Engineer (Controls / Automation)

£40,000 - £43,000 + 51K OTE + £8,000 Bonus + Early Friday Finish + Training + Progression

Chelmsford

Are you a Test Engineer with a background in controls and automation looking for an exciting and varied role, within a well established and prestigious company, where you will be the go-to technical expert for the test and inspection of vital control panels?

Do you want to join a company offering a highly competitive salary with a fantastic bonus and continuous in-house training to make you a more well-rounded Engineer?

In this role you will be responsible for the testing and inspecting of motion control panels. This will range from fault finding on newly manufactured panels to customer returns and will also involve testing motors, cables and connectors. You will carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and liaise with Engineers to resolve quality issues to uphold company standards.

This company has been operating for over 3 decades, becoming well established in the automation industry and manufacture control panels. They are experiencing rapid growth and have developed a great reputation with their customers and are looking for an experienced Test Engineer to help grow this reputation further.

This role would suit a Test Engineer with a background in Controls and Automation looking to join a company that will look after you and reward you with a generous bonus scheme and working hours.

The Role:

  • Inspection and testing of control panels, motors, cables and connectors
  • Fault finding on newly manufactured panels and customer returns to ensure safety
  • Carry out Portable Appliance Testing
  • Liaise with Engineers to resolve quality issues and uphold company standards
  • Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

The Person:

  • Test Engineer
  • Controls and Automation background

Reference number: BBBH 27000b

Engineer, Engineering, Test, Inspection, Controls, Automation, Motors, Cables, Connectors, Electrical, PAT, Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, Colchester, Chelmsford, Halstead, Bishops Stortford

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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