Engineering Technician

Viridian Solar Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 26 days

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share ownership

Cycle to work

Annual bonus

Company events

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Viridian Solar Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our R&D team, contributing to new product development and rigorous testing of roof-integrated solar PV and fire safety systems. Hybrid working and UK travel are available.

You will own testing processes, design and build test rigs, and collaborate with manufacturing partners to support field trials and validation across the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical engineering design and product testing.
• Proven experience assembling and testing prototypes, including design and fabrication of custom test rigs.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle, type approvals, and product certification.
• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support new products from prototype build and type approval through to production functional testing.
• Support existing product lines through continuous improvement, including pre-production QC batches and diagnostic testing.
• Participate in testing and certification processes for new and existing products.
• Plan and manage the logistics of third-party testing.
• Assist with field trials and early-stage installations of new products.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners for testing and validation.
• Maintain R&D laboratory facilities, test rigs, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Product testing

Education

Vocational engineering qualification (NVQ/HNC/HND)

Tools

Test rigs design

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Papworth, Cambridge with some hybrid working and UK travel

Employment: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

Viridian Solar is the UK’s leading provider of integrated solar solutions for construction. With an established reputation in solar and housebuilding, and as part of the Marshalls PLC Group, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the social housing market.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our R&D team, contributing to new product development and continuous product testing. This is an excellent opportunity to help lead R&D in roof-integrated solar PV and fire safety testing.

What you will be doing

• Product Development: Supporting new products from prototype build and type approval through to production functional testing.
• Product Improvement: Supporting existing product lines through continuous improvement, including pre-production quality control (QC) batches and diagnostic testing.
• Compliance & Certification: Participating in testing and certification processes for new and existing products.
• Test Logistics: Planning and managing the logistics of third-party testing.
• Field Support: Assisting with field trials and early-stage installations of new products.
• Partner Collaboration: Working closely with manufacturing partners for testing and validation.
• Facility Management: Maintaining R&D laboratory facilities, test rigs, and equipment.

What success looks like

• Testing Ownership: You will take full ownership of product testing and accreditation processes at both national and international levels.
• Proactive Problem Solving: You will independently propose, design, and construct test rigs as part of the root-cause analysis and problem-solving process.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ hands‑on experience in mechanical and electrical engineering design and product testing.
• Practical & Workshop Skills: Proven experience in assembling and testing prototypes, including the design and fabrication of custom test rigs. Proficiency with workshop tools is essential.
• Product Development Knowledge: A good understanding of the product development lifecycle, type approvals, and product certification.
• Data & Reporting: Ability to accurately record test data, prepare structured technical reports, and communicate findings clearly across the team.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• IT Proficiency: Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility: Willingness to undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Useful Experience

• A vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC, HND, or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Direct experience in electrical or fire safety testing.

What We Offer

• Purpose-driven work with a clear mission to accelerate sustainable building
• 26 days paid leave, rising to 28 days after two years’ service, plus public holidays
• Generous company pension scheme: 3% employee and 6% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Health
• Share ownership programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual bonus
• Regular company events
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured