Functional Test Technician

Functional 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. Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility, and creativity typical in a medium-sized company while sharing resources, standard methodologies, and growth opportunities in a Fortune 500 company like Fortive.

Role Description:

We seek a meticulous and detail-oriented Electrical System Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive electrical systems 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:
  
  
  
  • Ensure all necessary test equipment and materials are in good working condition.
  
  
  • Review design specifications, schematics, and other technical documents to understand the requirements and performance criteria of the electrical systems.
  
  
  • Perform final acceptance tests on electrical systems, including functional, performance, and safety tests.
  
  
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, working with design and production teams to implement corrective actions.
  
  
  • Ensure all testing activities comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  
  


• Documentation and Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Compile comprehensive test reports, including test results, observations, and any identified issues.
  
  
  • Maintain accurate and organised records of all tests performed and their outcomes.
  
  
  • Communicate test results and findings to relevant stakeholders, including engineers and project managers.
  
  


• Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Participate in post-test reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to improve product design, manufacturing processes, and testing procedures.
  
  

Qualifications:

• HND/HNC or similar in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or:


• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical system testing, preferably in a final acceptance test (FAT) role.


• Strong understanding of electrical systems, components, and testing methodologies.


• Proficiency in using electrical testing equipment and tools.


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently as needed.


• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to electrical systems.

Skills:

• Strong PC skills, including MS Office.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.


• Effective communication, both written and verbal and teamwork abilities.


• 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?

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications, including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

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. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal-opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For individuals who need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Qualitrol-Hathaway Instruments Division is an equal-opportunity employer.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

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. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive 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. Fortive and all Fortive 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].