Contract Test Technician – Dyno / Motor Testing
Posted Today by KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
£55 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Test Technician involves joining a specialist engineering team to conduct dynamometer tests on electric drive systems and motors. The position requires hands-on experience in setting up test rigs, monitoring data acquisition, and collaborating with engineers to ensure accurate results. This is a contract position with strong potential for extension, offering a competitive hourly rate and overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate should have a practical background in testing environments, particularly with dyno systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting up and executing rotational dynamometer (dyno) tests on electric motors and drive systems
- Configuring motors, test rigs and associated equipment ahead of test runs
- Operating and monitoring data acquisition systems throughout testing
- Capturing, recording and validating test data to engineering standards
- Supporting fault-finding and debug activities on dyno systems
- Collaborating with engineers across all stages of test execution
Key Skills:
- Previous dyno or test rig experience
- Electrical or electronics bias
- Experience in automotive test & development, marine propulsion, rail engineering, industrial motors, or wind turbines
- Practical and methodical approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced test environment
Salary (Rate): £55 hourly
City: Norwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Norwich, Norfolk | 3 Month Contract (Strong Extension Potential) | Up to £55ph | Outside IR35 | Overtime Available | Start: ASAP
The Role
A specialist engineering client of ours is looking for an experienced Test Technician to join their team on an urgent contract basis. You’ll be at the heart of their motor testing operation — setting up and running dynamometer tests on electric drive systems and motors, working closely with engineers to ensure accurate, reliable results. This is a hands-on role with real variety: from configuring test rigs and motors through to monitoring data acquisition systems, validating outputs, and supporting troubleshooting on upgraded dyno platforms. If you’re someone who takes pride in doing things properly and can hit the ground running in a technical environment, this is worth a look.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Setting up and executing rotational dynamometer (dyno) tests on electric motors and drive systems
- Configuring motors, test rigs and associated equipment ahead of test runs
- Operating and monitoring data acquisition systems throughout testing
- Capturing, recording and validating test data to engineering standards
- Supporting fault-finding and debug activities on dyno systems
- Collaborating with engineers across all stages of test execution
What We’re Looking For
Previous dyno or test rig experience is strongly preferred, alongside an electrical or electronics bias. We’re open to backgrounds across a range of sectors — any of the following would be relevant: Automotive test & development Marine propulsion or naval systems Rail engineering Industrial motors or drives Wind turbines or other rotating machinery You should be practical, methodical and comfortable working in a fast-paced test environment with a degree of autonomy.
Up to £55 per hour Outside IR35 3 month initial contract – strong potential to extend or transition long-term Overtime available One-stage Teams interview, available early next week