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    Electronic Test Engineer

    Technology
    Reed Specialist Recruitment
    Essex, Braintree
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    Test Engineer (Electrical Testing & Quality Assurance)

    About the Role

    We are seeking a skilled and conscientious Test Engineer to join our team. This position has arisen due to a planned retirement, and we are looking for someone to join us before the end of the year to allow for a comprehensive handover and knowledge transfer.

    This is a varied role that combines electrical testing, quality assurance, and inspection activities within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of our products before they reach our customers.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Electrical testing and inspection of electrical control panels

    • Carrying out live testing activities safely and accurately

    • Testing of motors and cable assemblies, including large batch testing

    • Identifying and resolving faults and non-conformances

    • Ensuring products meet company and customer quality standards

    • Maintaining accurate test records and documentation

    • Assisting with quality assurance and continuous improvement activities

    • Conducting mechanical inspections where required

    • Working closely with engineering, production, and quality teams About You

    We are looking for a practical and detail-oriented individual with a strong electrical engineering background.

    Essential

    • Experience in electrical testing and inspection

    • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

    • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

    • Good understanding of electrical safety procedures

    • High attention to detail and quality standards

    • Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable

    • Experience testing control panels

    • Inspection and quality assurance experience within a manufacturing environment

    • Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent)

    • Mechanical inspection experience What We Offer

    • Monthly profit-sharing scheme

    • No Friday afternoon working

    • Optional overtime opportunities

    • Healthcare scheme

    • Death in Service benefit (subject to scheme eligibility)

    • Employee Benefit Trust with additional profit-related bonus payments

    • Structured handover and training period

    • Long-term career stability within an established business

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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