High-Voltage Electronics Test Technician

Proactive Global; Norton-Le-Moors; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Test Technician to support manufacturing with high‑voltage test work. You will perform tests, fault finding, and electronics assembly support using oscilloscopes, multimeters and function generators, while reading drawings and procedures to ensure traceability.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and has proven HV experience, with strong safety discipline including lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage safety procedures, including switching and lockout/tagout.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience in a regulated production/engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test activities following instructions and processes to ensure technology is delivered effectively and on-time.
• Prepares test activities during product manufacturing.
• Electronics assembly inspection support.
• Use of standard bench top test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, etc.
• Ability to fault find electronic circuits and assemblies to component level.
• Read manufacturing drawings and follow test procedures and documentation.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation for traceability.
• Install, test, commission, and maintain high-voltage equipment including converters, transformers, filters, and control systems.
• Carry out diagnostics and fault finding on high-voltage systems using specialist tools and test equipment.
• Support monitoring of system performance and assist with operational testing.
• Ensure all work complies with high-voltage safety procedures, technical standards, and environmental requirements.
• Keen to learn new skills.

Skills

HV safety

Schematic reading

Test equipment use

Electrical testing

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ3 in Electrical

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Job description

Proactive Global in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Test Technician to support manufacturing with high‑voltage test work. You will perform tests, fault finding, and electronics assembly support using oscilloscopes, multimeters and function generators, while reading drawings and procedures to ensure traceability.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and has proven HV experience, with strong safety discipline including lockout/tagout.