Electrical System Test Engineer

Weare5vtech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-mobility manufacturer is seeking an Electrical System Test Engineer for a 6-month contract. This hybrid-remote role involves validating DC fast-charging products and requires strong experience in power electronics and system validation. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in lab instrumentation and be familiar with test automation tools. Competitive daily rate up to €250 EUR depending on experience.

Benefits

Reward scheme for referrals

Qualifications

• Strong experience in product and system validation, especially in automotive/industrial power electronics.
• Confident around HV/LV power electronics, inverters, and converters.
• Proficient with lab instrumentation, thermal/climatic chambers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level test planning and execution across V&V phases.
• Troubleshoot early prototypes and resolve product/system integration issues.
• Support on-site certification activities and contribute to service validation.

Skills

Product and system validation

HV/LV power electronics

Lab instrumentation

Python for test automation

Fluent English

Italian

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Data loggers

Job description

Electrical System Test Engineer (EV Charging) - 6-month Contract

• San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy
• Hybrid-Remote - 3 Day Per Week On-site
• Starting in December
• Up to €250 EUR Per Day - Flexible Depending on Experience

Take a vital role to validate next-generation DC fast-charging products at system level for a leading e-mobility manufacturer. You’ll be a hands‑on test specialist who turns prototypes into certified, reliable, user‑ready solutions.

What you’ll do...

• Own system‑level test planning and execution across V&V phases, including functional and occasional thermal/climatic testing.
• Define test sequences, methods, and instrumentation aligned to applicable product standards and certification requirements.
• Troubleshoot early prototypes and resolve product/system integration issues (power converters/inverters).
• Analyze results, produce clear test reports, and contribute to technical collateral.
• Support on‑site certification activities; collaborate with design, quality, and service teams.
• Contribute to service validation: installation, commissioning, and field support on pre‑release units.
• Ensure prototype readiness, safe test setups, and rigorous documentation.
• Occasional travel to partner labs internationally.

What you bring...

• Strong experience in product and system validation (automotive/industrial power electronics a plus).
• Strong system view; confident around HV/LV power electronics, inverters/converters.
• Proficient with lab instrumentation (DMMs, oscilloscopes, data loggers); thermal/climatic chambers preferred.
• Linux basics (cd/ls/cp, etc.); Python for test automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with Android‑based apps is a plus.
• Fluent English; Italian is a nice‑to‑have.

If this sounds like you then APPLY NOW to discuss the project!

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this position. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position - €250 for you and €250 to a charity of your choice. 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech, working across Europe, the UK, and North America