Senior Test & Calibration Project Engineer

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

Test & Calibration Senior Contractor (6-9 Month Contract)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to support the transfer of specialist electronic and testing operations between European and UK manufacturing facilities. This project-focused role will involve significant time spent in the Netherlands, working closely with local teams to facilitate knowledge transfer, establish testing and calibration processes, and support operational ramp-up activities in the UK.

You will need to be fluent in both Dutch and English as it s a kay role liaising between the two sites and teams.

The position is expected to involve approximately 3 out of 4 weeks in the Netherlands and 1 week in the UK for the first 5 months and then it will drop to circa 50/50 split between the UK and the Netherlands throughout the remaining project duration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the transfer of testing and calibration processes between sites.
• Work alongside local engineering teams to capture knowledge, document procedures, and identify best practices.
• Validate and test instruments in accordance with established protocols.
• Diagnose equipment and system faults and support corrective actions.
• Review, update, and create test procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
• Develop training plans and support the upskilling of technicians, engineers, and team leaders.
• Assess testing and calibration equipment requirements and support procurement activities.
• Create calibration certificates and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage laboratory setup activities, including environmental controls and equipment qualification.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transfer plans, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Fluent Dutch and English speaking / writing skills.
• Extensive experience in testing and calibration of electronic, instrumentation, laboratory, or precision equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level.
• Experience performing calibrations and producing calibration certificates.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting site transfers, manufacturing relocations, or operational integration projects.
• Knowledge of laboratory compliance requirements and environmental controls.
• Experience developing training programmes and technical documentation.

What's on Offer

• 6-9 month contract opportunity.
• International project exposure with travel to the Netherlands.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a major operational transfer programme.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Working Environment

The role combines office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. Applicants should be comfortable working within temperature and humidity-controlled laboratory settings and travelling internationally as required.