Test Rig Support Engineer

Overview

In this on-site role, you will ensure the safe, reliable operation of test labs and rigs by diagnosing faults and keeping equipment available. You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to maintain critical test capabilities and support upgrades to rigs. The role combines hands-on fault resolution, routine checks, and preventative maintenance to uphold safety and operational standards. This is a practical, proactive opportunity to directly impact test throughput and lab reliability.

Responsibilities

• React to test rig/lab process issues and diagnose electrical and mechanical faults
• Repair and resolve issues, escalating complex problems as needed
• Support the build of new test rigs and upgrades to existing equipment
• Complete routine equipment checks, calibration activity and audits
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on rigs and supporting equipment
• Help ensure the lab environment remains safe, compliant and operationally effective

Key requirements

• Maintaining equipment in a test or production environment (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

• Clear communication
• Pragmatic problem-solving
• Hands-on / practical mindset
• Electro-mechanical assemblies / test rig systems
• Reading mechanical & electrical drawings/schematics
• National Instruments control systems

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