Control Panel Test Engineer

About the Role

Te-Tech specialises in designing, custom-building, and installing a diverse array of premium control panels, motor control centres (MCCs), and automation systems. These include conventional, intelligent, and withdrawable systems that boast exceptional reliability and functional performance. We are seeking a Control Panel Test Engineer to join our workshop near Totton, Southampton.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand general arrangements and schematics of control panels.
• Execute both routine and type verification tests aligned with BS EN 61439-2:2021 standards.
• Inspect completed assemblies visually, mechanically, and electrically.
• Perform insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, functional, and operational tests, setting up necessary instruments and equipment.
• Ensure traceability for components and test results following quality protocols.
• Assist in preparing final documentation for client handover.
• Conduct functional tests on control circuits, interlocks, protection devices, and automation logic.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with clients or third-party inspectors.
• Help diagnose and resolve faults during testing phases.
• Verify all panels and MCCs comply with client specifications, drawings and approved documentation.
• Maintain precise test records, certificates, and compliance paperwork.
• Ensure adherence to relevant IEC, BS, and international standards where relevant.
• Identify and collaborate to resolve non-conformance issues with manufacturing teams.
• Support internal and external audits plus client inspections.
• Conduct all testing safely, following company health and safety guidelines.
• Keep the testing environment clean, safe, and compliant.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance testing efficiency, quality, and processes.

Core Values

We promote and uphold the company's core values of Care, Trust, Respect, and Sustainability.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN 61439-2:2021 testing and verification methodologies.
• Certified electrical safety and testing training, including safe isolation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
• Proven experience with testing control panels, MCCs, or automation systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience performing routine verification in line with BS EN 61439-2.
• Hands-on skills with functional, insulation resistance, continuity, and operational testing.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and assisting the correction of non-conformances.
• Familiarity testing MCCs, intelligent MCCs, PLC systems, and control panels.
• Desirable qualifications: 18th Edition (BS 7671), FAT/commissioning training, knowledge of IEC or UL standards, First Aid or IOSH Working Safely certification, experience facilitating FATs with clients, working on bespoke client-specific assemblies, and experience supporting quality audits.

Why Work With Us?

We manage complex, high-value engineering and construction projects throughout the UK across sectors such as process, water treatment, and energy infrastructure upgrades, contributing to vital national infrastructure development. Our multidisciplinary teams combine civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, control, and automation engineering expertise alongside in-house manufacturing capabilities for control panels, MCCs, PLCs, and SCADA systems.

With over 1,000 colleagues and a growing project pipeline, we offer varied, challenging projects that genuinely impact communities and industries. We support our employees through a structured Career Development Association providing mentoring and clear career progression.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company car or car allowance available at certain levels.
• Mentorship and structured career support aimed at achieving professional chartership.
• Minimum 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional holidays via salary sacrifice.
• Company pension scheme membership.
• Flexible working hours based on a core hours system.
• One paid professional membership each year.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite parking.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.

We welcome you to apply and advance your career while contributing to impactful engineering solutions.