Senior Test & Development Engineer - Gensets & BESS

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

In-house medical

ULEV car scheme

Rewards hub

Cycle to Work

Job summary

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd at our World Headquarters in the UK is seeking a Senior Test & Development Engineer to lead validation and development of Generating Sets and Battery Energy Storage Systems. You will plan complex test activities, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with BS 7671 and ISO 8528 standards while supporting NPI programmes.

You will collaborate across projects, drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, and manage multiple

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or HND with equivalent experience.
• Experience with generating sets, battery storage or power gen tech.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 wiring regulations.
• ISO 8528 test methods and standards knowledge.
• PLC logic and control systems experience.
• Ability to work safely on AC, LV DC and HV DC systems.
• Experience with high voltage authorisation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation and verification programmes for Genset and BESS products.
• Plan, coordinate and execute complex development and test activities.
• Produce detailed technical test reports and documentation.
• Investigate product issues and apply root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices.
• Support NPI programmes through innovation and validation.
• Coordinate third‑party test facilities and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for production issues.

Skills

Genset experience

BESS experience

PLC logic

Electrical control systems

8D root cause

J1939 protocol

Modbus protocol

Oscilloscopes

Data loggers

Test equipment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

Tools

CAN tools

Impedance testers

Metering equipment

Job description

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd at our World Headquarters in the UK is seeking a Senior Test & Development Engineer to lead validation and development of Generating Sets and Battery Energy Storage Systems. You will plan complex test activities, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with BS 7671 and ISO 8528 standards while supporting NPI programmes.

You will collaborate across projects, drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, and manage multiple