E.ON UK – Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom
Overview
We're currently looking for an Electrical Investigations Technician to join our Product Assurance Team. If you're someone who enjoys dismantling tech to understand it, gets satisfaction from solving problems, and wants to be at the heart of innovation in smart metering and energy devices, this could be your perfect fit.
In this role, you'll work closely with a wide range of metering and smart energy assets—from legacy equipment to the latest in EV charging and renewable tech. You'll investigate, test, and assure products before and after they're deployed, playing a vital role in protecting customers, improving reliability, and supporting our transition to net zero. This is a role for someone who's hands-on, inquisitive, and enjoys understanding the "why" behind a fault or failure.
Responsibilities
* Investigate faults in gas, electric, and EV charging meters, identifying root causes and hardware issues.
* Evaluate new and refurbished smart metering assets to ensure they meet technical, safety, and national standards.
* Provide insight and recommendations to help determine which products should be included in E.ON's portfolio.
* Liaise with manufacturers to discuss findings and shape product improvements.
* Support testing projects, build custom rigs or setups, and develop instructions for field teams.
* Deliver technical reports, share knowledge across teams, and help train staff on asset functionality.
* Represent the Product Assurance team in cross-departmental meetings and external engagements.
Qualifications
* A solid understanding of electronic product function testing and the ability to follow structured test scripts.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* A methodical approach to investigation and testing.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences.
* A valid passport (occasional travel within the UK and abroad may be required).
* Self-motivation and a genuine interest in learning and contributing to the team.
Preferred/It Would Be Great If You Had
* Hands-on experience assembling or testing electronic components or PCBs.
* Experience working with complex electronic or smart energy devices.
* An NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (or equivalent), 18th Edition certification, and ideally 2391A.
* Exposure to or interest in EV charging technologies.
What You Need to Know
* Role may close earlier due to high applications.
* Any questions on the role - please reach out to the hiring manager directly.
* Location – Wednesbury, WS10 7XD; some travel to other sites may be required.
* Competitive salary and excellent parental leave allowance.
* Award-winning workplace: Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025; Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds.
* Outstanding benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Flexible & Family-Friendly policies; inclusive and diverse culture; Disability Confident Employer with interviews guaranteed for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
* Support at Every Stage of Life; fertility and menopause friendly accreditation and inclusive support.
* Invested in Your Growth: development programmes and networks to support your growth.
* For all successful candidates, a basic DBS check will be carried out via a 3rd party service provider.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Utilities
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