Senior Test Development Engineer - Power Electronics

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Senior Test Development Engineer - Power Electronics & Battery Systems

Are you a Senior Test Development Engineer with strong experience in automated test systems and high-power electronics, looking to shape next-generation battery charging technology?

Our client, a global leader in green energy tech, is expanding their specialist R&D team in Glasgow, Scotland. This hybrid role offers clear progression, technical ownership, and the chance to influence test strategy for cutting-edge power solutions used in robotics, defence, rail, and industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Test Development Engineer job are:

Develop automated test systems for high-power battery chargers and AC/DC converters.
Create test architectures covering validation, characterisation, and production test.
Design hardware-in-the-loop and power-stage test setups using advanced lab instrumentation.
Build, optimise, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks (LabVIEW/Python).
Work closely with design teams to drive reliability, safety, and compliance improvements.

Requirements for this Senior Test Development Engineer job are:

5+ years of experience in test development for power electronics or high-power systems.
Strong LabVIEW and/or Python programming for automation and data analysis.
Background in power converters, magnetics, switching devices, or control systems.
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, dataloggers, power meters, and test rigs.
Industry exposure in defence, data centres, industrial, traction, or similar sectors is a plus.
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.

To apply for this Senior Test Development Engineer role, please send your CV to or call (phone number removed)

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