Test Rig Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Harwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Test Rig Engineer / Test Technician in the UK to support the development and operation of advanced test systems. The role suits hands-on engineers with a mechanical or electrical bias who enjoy building and working with complex test rigs.

Responsibilities include building test rigs, configuring test environments, and operating rigs for testing, ensuring safety and reliability of the equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience building or assembling test rigs, machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Strong hands-on engineering skills (mechanical or electrical bias).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings or technical designs.
• Experience with industrial machinery or complex systems.
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble test rigs based on team designs.
• Set up and configure a variety of test systems and environments.
• Operate test rigs to carry out testing activities.
• Ensure all rigs are functioning safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical bias

Electrical bias

Interpret drawings

Industrial equipment

Job description

Test Rig Engineer Orion Electrotech Bicester, UK

Test Rig Engineer / Test Technician

Location: Bicester

Cpontract - LONG TERM ON GOING

(BASED ON EXPIERENCE)

An exciting opportunity is available for skilled Test Rig Engineers to support the development and operation of advanced test systems. This role is ideal for hands-on engineers with either a mechanical or electrical bias who enjoy building and working with complex test rigs.

Key Responsibilities for Test Rig Engineer

• Build and assemble test rigs based on team designs
• Set up and configure a variety of test systems and environments
• Work with equipment such as:
  • Dynos
  • Back-to-back test setups
  • Vibration tables
  • Other bespoke and industrial test rigs
• Operate test rigs to carry out testing activities
• Ensure all rigs are functioning safely, efficiently, and reliably

Skills & Experience for the Test Rig Engineer

• Experience building or assembling test rigs, machinery, or industrial equipment
• Strong hands-on engineering skills (mechanical or electrical bias)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings or technical designs
• Experience with industrial machinery or complex systems
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Full-time