Overview
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At ORE Catapult, we are the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation and Research Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy. Our mission is to accelerate the UK’s transition to a net-zero economy by driving innovation in offshore wind, wave, and tidal technologies. This role will provide technical leadership, consultancy, and specialist support to High Voltage (HV) laboratory activities, ensuring the effective delivery of HV laboratory testing and specialist services.
The role of High Voltage Test Engineer involves supporting the planning, design, and execution of HV test projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement. You will be involved from hands-on setup and dismantling of tests to producing detailed reports and capturing lessons learned, providing expert guidance on test methods, equipment selection, and process improvements, and collaborating closely with colleagues and clients to meet demand.
What will I do?
* Specialist test assessment, planning and delivery.
* Provide HV consultancy services to internal and external customers.
* High Voltage test design in accordance with relevant standards, including equipment selection.
* Production of and adherence to test programmes in collaboration with customers.
* Hands-on when setting up and dismantling tests.
* Maintain accurate test records and identify improvements.
* Prepare test reports.
* Capture lessons learned throughout test delivery.
* Closure of lessons learned actions post test delivery.
* Support and lead activities to achieve and maintain relevant lab accreditations.
* Identify CAPEX improvements.
* Witness testing in partner/customer laboratories.
What are we looking for?
* Qualified to BSc/HND level in Electrical Engineering or have gained suitable relevant experience.
* Sound knowledge/experience of HV laboratories and associated test techniques and equipment.
* Knowledge of UKAS accredited testing.
* Experience in project management/delivery – leading complex projects through assessment, design, equipment selection, setup, execution, and documentation.
* Strong decision-making ability.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proactive team player, happy to collaborate and play a key role in improving others.
* Cable/switchgear/transformer/bushing related experience an advantage.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
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