Electrical Test Engineer

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Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability. SGS’s C&P (Consumer and Products) services help businesses ensure product safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—covering everything from manufacturing to distribution across various consumer goods sectors. Job Description Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer Job Type: Permanent Location: Buxton Hours: 37.5 Hours a week 9am - 5pm Salary: Competitive + Bonus As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will carry out electrical safety testing across a wide range of products, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. Working both in the laboratory and on-site, you’ll deliver accurate, high-quality test results and certification documentation. You will play a key role in supporting accreditation, maintaining equipment, and ensuring projects are delivered to client expectations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise within a highly respected testing and compliance environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct electrical product testing in the laboratory and at client sites, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and procedures Produce accurate test reports and certification documentation in line with accreditation and quality requirements Manage workload effectively to meet project timelines, budgets, and departmental targets Support the calibration and maintenance of test equipment to ensure compliance with quality systems Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and adherence to company policies and procedures Qualifications To be successful in this role, you’ll need proven experience as an Electrical Test Engineer or have experience in a similar role within a relevant industry, with recent experience in the use of test and measuring equipment (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscope). Essential Bachelor or Master Degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent Alternative HNC/HND in electrical engineering with relevant work experience Desirable Full Driving Licence for use in the UK Familiarity with EU/UK safety directives Additional Information At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria) Private medical cover (immediate access) Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.