Electrical Test Technician
UK Excellent Pay and Benefits! Qualitrol employees enjoy Competitive Salaries, great Healthcare benefits, Pension Plans with company contributions, generous Holiday/Sickness plans, Life Insurance and more. We are a family-friendly workplace and provide enhanced Paternity pay, Adoption leave, Parental leave, Flexible Working Hours, and some remote, work-from-home opportunities depending on the job requirement. You will love working in our innovative environment, where colleagues genuinely desire to innovate and seek out complicated problems. We believe in absolute inclusion and diversity.
Role Description:
We seek a meticulous and detail-oriented Electrical Test Technician to join our team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive electrical system tests to ensure that products meet all performance, quality, and safety standards before they are delivered to our clients. Your ability to work closely with design, production, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve any issues is crucial. This collaborative approach is key to ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of excellence. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our products. We are seeking someone to help drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting Tests:
- Independently plan, execute, and validate complex functional and system-level tests.
- Act as a technical escalation point for Functional Test Technicians.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and coach test technicians, including on-the-job training.
- Support new product introduction and complex FAT activities.
- Provide input into test equipment selection, setup, and validation.
- Perform final acceptance tests on electrical systems, including functional, performance, and safety tests.
- Compile comprehensive test reports, including test results, observations, and any identified issues.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all tests performed and their outcomes.
- Communicate test results and findings to relevant stakeholders, including engineers and project managers.
- Review design specifications, schematics, and other technical documents to understand the requirements and performance criteria of the electrical systems.
- Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for recurring or critical failures, and collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and production to drive solutions.
- Participate in post-test reviews, identify trends in test failures and proactively drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review, improve, and help define test procedures, methods, and acceptance criteria.
Documentation and Reporting:
Continuous Improvement:
Qualifications:
- HND/HNC or similar in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering.
- Experience in electrical system testing,
- Proven experience performing Final Acceptance test (FAT) in manufacturing environment.
- Deep understanding of electrical systems, components, and testing methodologies.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to electrical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians (desirable).
- Strong understanding of health, safety and compliance in electrical testing environments.
Skills:
- Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment and tools.
- Advanced fault finding and root cause analysis.
- High level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to mentor, coach and support test technicians.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal and teamwork abilities.
- Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices.
Working conditions
- Location: Belfast
- Production & Testing
- Reports to the Value Stream Leader
Benefits:
- Full time, Set Schedule: Working at Qualitrol, you will have a regular Monday to Friday 37.5-hour work week working Mon-Thurs 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:30
- Excellent benefits package: Twenty-five days paid time off, Eight Public holidays, Pension, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and enhanced parental leave.
- The People: Qualitrol has a culture of absolute inclusion and diversity. We recognize and celebrate our differences by taking the time to educate and empower one another.
- Stability: Join an organization with a history of longevity and providing continuous growth opportunities in Northern Ireland.
- Fun Activities: Enjoy taking part in community service efforts, team-building activities, and more! Who said you can’t have fun at work?
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About Qualitrol
QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
