Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Luton Bedfordshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Test Engineer (Electrical) – High-Voltage Systems
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Ready to step into a role where your work directly supports critical infrastructure across energy, defence, and advanced industrial sectors?
We’re working with a highly specialised engineering organisation that designs, builds, and services large-scale rotating electrical systems used in some of the most demanding environments worldwide.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work at the forefront of high-voltage testing and performance validation, ensuring globally deployed equipment meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.
???? The Role
As a Test Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the acceptance testing and validation of high-power electrical drive units and associated systems.
You will:
* Carry out high-voltage testing (up to 13.8kV / multi-megawatt systems)
* Monitor, capture, and analyse test data against defined engineering standards
* Produce high-quality test reports and ensure timely documentation
* Support the development and improvement of data acquisition and control systems
* Ensure all testing activities meet strict safety and compliance requirements
* Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (lean, 5S, problem solving)
⚙️ What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Level 4/5 qualification in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
* Experience working with high-voltage equipment and test environments
* Familiarity with large-scale power systems or industrial testing setups
* Strong understanding of test procedures, quality plans, and safety protocols
This is a standout opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical environment and wants to work on high-impact, complex engineering systems used worldwide