Senior Test Development Engineer - Power Electronics

Redline Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in green energy tech is seeking a Senior Test Development Engineer to join their R&D team in Glasgow, Scotland. This hybrid role involves developing automated test systems for high-power charger technologies and requires over 5 years of experience in test development, along with strong LabVIEW and Python skills. Candidates will play a key role in shaping the testing strategy for innovative power solutions, with opportunities for progression and technical ownership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test development for power electronics or high-power systems.
• Strong programming skills in LabVIEW and/or Python for automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test systems for high-power battery chargers and AC/DC converters.
• Create test architectures covering validation, characterisation, and production test.
• Design hardware-in-the-loop and power-stage test setups using advanced lab instrumentation.

Skills

Test development for power electronics

LabVIEW programming

Python programming

Job description

Senior Test Development Engineer - Power Electronics & Battery Systems

Are you a Senior Test Development Engineer with strong experience in automated test systems and high-power electronics, looking to shape next-generation battery charging technology?

Our client, a global leader in green energy tech, is expanding their specialist R&D team in Glasgow, Scotland. This hybrid role offers clear progression, technical ownership, and the chance to influence test strategy for cutting-edge power solutions used in robotics, defence, rail, and industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated test systems for high-power battery chargers and AC/DC converters.
• Create test architectures covering validation, characterisation, and production test.
• Design hardware-in-the-loop and power-stage test setups using advanced lab instrumentation.
• Build, optimise, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks (LabVIEW/Python).
• Work closely with design teams to drive reliability, safety, and compliance improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in test development for power electronics or high-power systems.
• Strong LabVIEW and/or Python programming for automation and data analysis.
• Background in power converters, magnetics, switching devices, or …