Global Test & Calibration Project Lead (6–9m)

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Dawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel to the NL

6–9 month contract

Professional development

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. seeks a Test & Calibration Senior Contractor for a 6–9 month project to transfer testing and calibration operations between European and UK facilities.

The role requires fluent Dutch and English, extensive calibration experience, and the ability to work across sites in the Netherlands and the UK. You will lead knowledge transfer, develop procedures, validate instruments, and support upskilling of technicians while ensuring compliance and timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Fluent Dutch and English speaking/writing.
• Extensive testing/calibration experience on electronic, instrumentation or lab equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transfer of testing/calibration processes between sites.
• Document procedures and capture knowledge with engineering teams.
• Validate and test instruments per established protocols.
• Diagnose equipment faults and support corrective actions.
• Update test procedures and checklists; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop training plans and upskill technicians and engineers.
• Assess equipment requirements and support procurement.
• Create calibration certificates and manage lab setup including environmental controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive CI initiatives.
• Oversee transfer plans to meet milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Fault-finding

Project management

Documentation

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree/HNC/HND/apprenticeship

Tools

Calibration laboratory equipment

Testing instruments

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd. seeks a Test & Calibration Senior Contractor for a 6–9 month project to transfer testing and calibration operations between European and UK facilities.

The role requires fluent Dutch and English, extensive calibration experience, and the ability to work across sites in the Netherlands and the UK. You will lead knowledge transfer, develop procedures, validate instruments, and support upskilling of technicians while ensuring compliance and timelines.