Contract Test Technician – Powertrain, Dynometer Dyno, experience
Posted 2 days ago by ARCA Resourcing Ltd
£320 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
NR1, Norwich, Norfolk
Summary: The role of Contract Test Technician involves supporting the development and validation of electric drive systems by operating dynamometers and test rigs. The technician will be responsible for setting up equipment, conducting various tests, and ensuring accurate data logging. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative engineering programs in the electric propulsion technology sector. The contract is initially for two months with a strong likelihood of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting up and operating dynamometers, test rigs, and associated equipment
- Installing motors, inverters, gearboxes, and units under test
- Configuring sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
- Running performance, durability, efficiency, and validation testing
- Monitoring tests, identifying faults, and ensuring safe, repeatable execution
- Capturing, validating, and logging test data accurately
- Supporting engineers with analysis and reporting of results
- Maintaining and calibrating dynos, sensors, and test equipment
- Troubleshooting rig and equipment issues
- Helping improve test methods, fixtures, and facility capability
- Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient test environment
Key Skills:
- Experience operating test rigs for motors, inverters, or electric drive systems
- Strong electrical and electromechanical fault-finding skills
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analysers, DAQ systems, and insulation testers
- Good data handling and reporting skills
- Mechanical and electrical installation/maintenance experience
- Knowledge of HV safety, lockout/tagout, and safe systems of work
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
Salary (Rate): £320/day
City: Norwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Contract Test Technician – Dynometer, Dyno experience, Powertrain
Greater Norwich area
Contract Opportunity - Outside IR35
2 months+, strong likelihood of further extensions as project is ongoing
ARCA Resourcing is proud to partner with ETA on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Test Technician to support the development and validation of cutting-edge electric drive systems.
This is a fantastic chance to work at the forefront of electric propulsion technology, operating advanced dynamometer facilities and supporting innovative engineering programmes shaping the future of mobility.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Setting up and operating dynamometers, test rigs, and associated equipment
- Installing motors, inverters, gearboxes, and units under test
- Configuring sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
- Running performance, durability, efficiency, and validation testing
- Monitoring tests, identifying faults, and ensuring safe, repeatable execution
- Capturing, validating, and logging test data accurately
- Supporting engineers with analysis and reporting of results
- Maintaining and calibrating dynos, sensors, and test equipment
- Troubleshooting rig and equipment issues
- Helping improve test methods, fixtures, and facility capability
- Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient test environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience operating test rigs for motors, inverters, or electric drive systems
- Strong electrical and electromechanical fault-finding skills
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analysers, DAQ systems, and insulation testers
- Good data handling and reporting skills
- Mechanical and electrical installation/maintenance experience
- Knowledge of HV safety, lockout/tagout, and safe systems of work
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
Contract Details:
• Start: May
• Duration: Initially up to 8 weeks (with possible extension)
If you’re a skilled Test Technician looking to work on advanced electric propulsion technology within a high-performing engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact ARCA Resourcing for more information.