HV Test Engineer – High‑Voltage Testing & Flexible Hours

Orion Electrotech; Caddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Luton is seeking an experienced HV Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This hands-on role focuses on acceptance testing and reporting on electrical units in line with quality procedures.

You will perform HV testing up to 13.8kV and 3.2MW, monitor data, ensure calibration of test systems, and contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Level 4/5 (NQF) qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• High voltage awareness and practical experience with HV equipment.
• Experience with large-scale test setups and power systems.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, test procedures and quality plans.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge in an engineering environment.
• Flexible, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing on industrial HV equipment up to 13.8kV and 3.2MW.
• Monitor, record and report test data in line with test plans and standards.
• Log test reports in the engineering systems after testing.
• Support development of test data acquisition and control systems.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration, and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with Production to support testing schedules and continuous improvement.

Skills

High voltage awareness

Data acquisition systems

Electrical testing experience

LEAN/continuous improvement

Education

Level 4/5 (NQF) Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Orion Electrotech in Luton is seeking an experienced HV Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This hands-on role focuses on acceptance testing and reporting on electrical units in line with quality procedures.

You will perform HV testing up to 13.8kV and 3.2MW, monitor data, ensure calibration of test systems, and contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-critical environment.