Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Location: Norfolk

Salary:  £45,000 (DOE)

Type: Permanent, Start date ASAP

This is a rare opportunity to join an engineering consultancy like no other. With sustainability being a main priority, their completely unique ideas are creating a new wave of innovation that you do not want to miss out on.

To continue with their mission, they are looking for a dynamic and driven Test Engineer to take responsibility for the delivery of test systems, focusing on testing & verifying the motor controllers and electric motors under the direction of the Lead Test and simulation Engineer.

Test Engineer main responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition of and management of company Dyno test facilities and test schedules.


• Produce technical reports that evaluate and compare product performance and statistical data for internal and external use.


• Process and evaluate data that is collected from testing to determine the validity of the data and that tests being performed are true and correct.


• Perform tests in accordance with test plans and ensure data storage complies with company procedures.


• Supervise, train and instruct test engineers in all aspects of testing


• Perform root cause analysis on test failures, test fixtures, test equipment and issues that may occur during the installation and commissioning of test systems


• Provide advice and recommendations for improving the efficiency, accuracy and automation of current testing methods.


• Maintain test procedures and ensure test equipment is in good working order and in calibration according to departmental procedures.


• Support the mechanical, electronics, Integration and firmware teams in verification and validation tasks required including pre-compliance testing

Requirements for the successful Test Engineer:

• Qualification in a relevant Electronics/Embedded/Electro-Mechanical engineering discipline


• Experience in an engineering development environment, preferably sectors where testing of electro-mechanical machines is prominent (such as Automotive)

• Proven experience in writing technical reports in accordance with verification and validation procedures.

• Excellent understanding of basic electronics principles including measurement principles (isolated vs differential measurement methodology, bridge, 4-wire)

Why should you apply for this Test Engineer role?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Employee assistance package (EAP)


• Life insurance for employees only (death in service x 4 times salary)


• Corporate shop


• Free on-site parking


• Free tea/coffee/snacks


• Stakeholder pension scheme '' contribution of 5% of salary


• Share scheme


• Company laptop & rucksack

 To apply for this Test Engineer role, click "Apply now" or contact Rhianna Beckett at Orion Electrotech, Reading to discuss further.