Test Technician - Electronics

Redline Group
Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
5 months ago
Posted
22 Dec 2025 (5 months ago)

Test Technician - Electronics

Are you a Test Technician with hands-on experience testing electronic or power-based systems, looking to work with high-power, cutting-edge technology?

Our client, a global leader in green energy technology, is expanding their specialist R&D and test team in Glasgow, Scotland. This hybrid role offers strong technical exposure, long-term development, and the opportunity to support advanced battery charging and power conversion products used in robotics, defence, rail, and industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities for this Test Technician - Electronics job are:

Test industrial charging systems, comparing results to given specifications.

Construct, modify and maintain test fixtures and setups, following electrical diagrams.

Setup equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes and data loggers.

Assembly of cables and connectors for test setups.

Prepare reports to be shared with R&D engineers and management.

Requirements for this Test Technician - Electronics job are:

Experience working with high power electrical systems.

Knowledge of product test procedures and the ability to follow instructions.

Practical knowledge of laboratory equipment such as Thermal chambers, power supplies and oscilloscopes would be ideal. Otherwise, the potential to transfer skills from another background.

The ability to work safely with high voltages, as our current products may be powered by up to 660Vac, 3Ph, input.

Experience in industrial, defence, rail, power, or similar sectors is beneficial.

To apply for this Test Technician - Electronics role: Please send your CV to (url removed)

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