Test Support Engineer (Permanent) - Leicestershire - Up to £43,000 (Onsite)
A technology business with advanced test facilities is looking for a hands-on Test Support Engineer to support the safe, reliable and effective running of its laboratories and test rigs. This is a permanent, fully onsite role based in Leicestershire.
The role
You'll be the first point of response for test-rig and lab equipment issues, working closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to keep critical test capability running smoothly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reacting to test rig / lab process issues and diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
- Repairing and resolving issues where possible, and escalating complex problems appropriately
- Supporting the build of new test rigs and modifications / upgrades to existing equipment
- Completing routine equipment checks, calibration activity and audits
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on rigs and supporting equipment
- Helping ensure the lab environment remains safe, compliant and operationally effective
What we're looking for
This suits someone practical, proactive and comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment.
You'll ideally have experience with:
- Maintaining equipment in a test or production environment (including electro-mechanical assemblies / test rig systems)
- Reading and working from mechanical & electrical drawings, schematics and layouts
- National Instruments control systems (not essential)
- Working with liquid or gas fuel systems or similar (Not essential)
- Clear communication and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving across different teams
Package / working arrangement
- Salary: up to £43,000 (depending on experience)
- Type: Permanent
- Location: Leicestershire
- Working style: 100% onsite
