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Careers at Resonate Testing

Join our team, and help turn engineering uncertainty into confidence.

At Resonate Testing, you won’t be one small part of a long production line. You’ll work on test programmes where engineering judgement, attention to detail, and clear decision‑making genuinely matter.

Our work supports products that must perform safely and reliably in real‑world conditions, often where there is not an off‑the‑shelf test solution. That means thinking, adapting, and collaborating, not just following a script.

We’re looking for motivated people with strong expertise who want to work with advanced technology, take on meaningful responsibility, and develop their careers as Resonate Testing continues to grow.

We offer opportunities across broad ranges of disciplines with great career development, and pride ourselves on being a people-focused company. We believe that all of our employees have a crucial part to play in our success.

Resonate Testing based in Newry, Northern Ireland, is a unique test facilitator, delivering uncompromising mechanical and environmental test services, in a fast, flexible and accessible model to a global roster of high tech clients.  Resonates brand stands for results and data that are quality assured and discrete.  Offering vibration, shock, fire testing etc. clients trust Resonate to deliver.  That’s what we do; we deliver testing for a wide range of customer, industry specifications, or truly bespoke environments, whether terrestrial or orbital, we deliver.  

Our multi-disciplinary facility supports clients across a wide range of sectors such as space, aerospace, automotive, medical and industrial sectors. 

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Test Engineer - Newry, Northern Irleland

About The Role 

Resonate Testing are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Test Engineer to join our growing laboratory team. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on planning, executing, and reporting physical tests programmes in a controlled laboratory environment. You will work directly with test equipment, support customer test programmes, and ensure testing is complete accurately, safely, and to relevant standards. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical work, problem solving, and working with real hardware, rather than purely desk-based or software-only testing. 

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Responsibilities 

  • Set up, conduct, and monitor environmental and mechanical tests (e.g. vibration, shock, thermal etc.) 
  • Prepare test samples and fixtures in line with test plans and standards. 
  • Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting. 
  • Help maintain test equipment and ensure safe working practices in the laboratory. 
  • Contribute to engineering projects, process improvements, and system updates. 
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and customers during test activities. 
  • Prepare documentation, test records, and technical reports under supervision. 
  • Support general laboratory operations and housekeeping tasks. 
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality systems, and health and safety requirements. 
  • Assist with equipment checks, calibration coordination, and lab housekeeping. 

All relevant training will be provided.  

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Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineer, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. 
  • Demonstrable experience working in a hands-on engineering or technical environment. 
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical problem-solving. 
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation. 
  • Experience planning, coordinating or supporting technical projects or engineering activities. 
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail  
  • Ability to prepare clear technical documentation or reports 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technician and customers. 
  • Comfortable working hands-on engineering or laboratory environment.  

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Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

  • Familiarity with testing in laboratory environments. 
  • Experience supporting test programmes, test set ups, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems. 
  • Knowledge of engineering test standards  
  • Experience in industries such as aerospace, space, defence, electronics, automotive, or advanced engineering sectors. 
  • Experience preparing formal test reports or technical test documentation. 

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We Offer 

  • A supportive team environment with structured training and mentoring. 
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth. 
  • Exposure to industry-leading engineering and testing practices. 
  • Free on-site parking. 
  • Company events. 
  • Friday lunches on us! 

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 per annum (dependant on experience) 

APPLY:  Send your CV to: cv@lightskyblue-eel-905317.hostingersite.com 

Resonate Testing are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Technician to support laboratory testing activities and day to day lab operations. This is a hands-on, practical role focused on setting up test samples, operating test equipment, and supporting engineers in delivering accurate and repeatable test programmes.  

This role is well suited to someone with a strong interest in practical engineering, lab work, and equipment operation. 

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Responsibilities 

  • Prepare and set up test samples, fixtures, and test rigs. 
  • Operate laboratory test equipment under instruction. 
  • Monitor tests and record data accurately. 
  • Support engineers during test execution and troubleshooting. 
  • Carry out basic equipment checks and routine maintenance. 
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised laboratory environment. 
  • Follow test procedures, quality requirements, and health and safety standards. 
  • Assist with receiving, handling, and storing customer samples. 
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and customers during test activities. 
  • Prepare documentation, test records, and technical reports under supervision. 
  • Support general lab tasks and workload as required 

All relevant training will be provided. 

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Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

  • A practical technical qualification or sufficient experience in a technical practical role 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability 
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written 
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow technical instructions 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality relating to customers, data, and company activities 
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges 
  • Familiarity with testing activities in a laboratory or technical environment 
  • Basic understanding of engineering principles relevant to mechanical, electrical or environmental testing 

 

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Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

  • Willingness and ability to learn new technical skills, such as fabrication, welding, electrical pneumatic, hydraulic or water installation 
  • Previous experience in fabrication, welding, or electrical installation 
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, or test requirements 
  • Comfortable working with tools, fixtures, and bespoke test rigs 
  • Experience with quality system documentation (e.g. test records, procedures, work instructions) 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint) 
  • Forklift license (or willingness to complete training – training can be provided) 

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We Offer 

  • A supportive team environment with structured training and mentoring 
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth 
  • Exposure to industry-leading engineering and testing practices 
  • Free on-site parking 
  • Company events 
    • Friday lunches on us! 

Salary 

£26,000 – £30,000 per annum (based on experience) 

APPLY:  Send your CV to: cv@lightskyblue-eel-905317.hostingersite.com 

 

This expertise and knowledge in the aerospace sector has been easily extended to various industries and other unique test applications, including electrical and mechanical product testing, packaging testing, many transportation and lifecycles tests for the MedTech industry to name but a few NSC’s experience in aerospace engineering provides a key foundation for our capabilities in test specification and certification with the result that customers can be confident of a highly professional and knowledgeable service.

Resonate Testing is part of a wider diversification and growth strategy founded upon the practical application of our engineering knowledge and experience. we have the unique position of unfettered access to the EU, UK and global markets.

With a 7500sqft facility of purpose-built test space, Resonate Testing can meet testing needs in various industries by offering locally or geographically diverse customers impressive capabilities coupled with a fast turnaround model. The facility includes a combined vibration and environmental laboratory (the only commercial facility on the Island of Ireland that can perform combined temperature and vibration testing up to 54kN), a fire test laboratory and a general mechanical test facility. Resonate Testing is UKAS accredited to ISO17025, ISTA and, as part of The Nacelle Group, certified to ISO9001:2015.

Maintaining a strong engineering team, we differentiate ourselves by demonstrating our ability to support clients fully, as a complete Test Service Facilitator.