Hands-On Test & Development Technician for Advanced Test Systems

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Bicester is seeking a Test and Development Technician on an initial 6-month contract. You will build and modify test rigs, configure diverse test systems, and support development projects within a hands-on engineering environment.

Role requires practical skills in mechanical or electrical domains, with experience in instrumentation, wiring, and control systems. Up to £30-£40 per hour, 37.5 hours weekly, DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience building, assembling, or maintaining test rigs/dynos.
• Hands-on engineering with mechanical or electrical bias.
• Experience with instrumentation, wiring, sensors, motors, or control systems is advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify test rigs and development equipment.
• Set up, configure, and commission test systems and environments.
• Operate and maintain equipment including dynamometers and vibration/shaker rigs.
• Record and report test data and assist with analysis.
• Support fault-finding, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Test rigs

Dynos

Instrumentation

Wiring & sensors

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Bicester is seeking a Test and Development Technician on an initial 6-month contract. You will build and modify test rigs, configure diverse test systems, and support development projects within a hands-on engineering environment.

Role requires practical skills in mechanical or electrical domains, with experience in instrumentation, wiring, and control systems. Up to £30-£40 per hour, 37.5 hours weekly, DOE.