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Test Engineer – Electric Powertrain - Belfast (On Site) - 6 Month Contract
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Test Engineer – Electric Powertrain - Belfast (On Site) - 6 Month Contract
Role
Test Engineer – Electric Powertrain
Contract
6 months
Location
Belfast – fully on site
Engagement
Contract
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Test Engineer – Electric Powertrain to support the development and validation of advanced electric propulsion and high-power electrification systems. This is a hands-on, fully site-based position requiring strong practical experience with electric motors, motor test cells, and electric powertrain testing.
The successful engineer will be responsible for planning, setting up, and executing test programmes, analysing results, and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify issues and improve system performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute electric motor and powertrain test programmes using dedicated motor test cells and dynamometer facilities.
- Set up, configure, and operate motor test cells, instrumentation, data acquisition, and associated test equipment.
- Conduct performance, efficiency, thermal, durability, and functional testing of electric motors and powertrain systems.
- Support testing of motors, inverters, power electronics, and associated high-voltage systems.
- Develop test procedures, specifications, and test plans based on engineering and system requirements.
- Configure instrumentation, sensors, measurement equipment, and data acquisition systems.
- Analyse test data and clearly communicate results to engineering teams.
- Diagnose test failures, unexpected system behaviour, and hardware/software integration issues.
- Work closely with electrical, controls, mechanical, and systems engineers to resolve technical problems.
- Support test-cell commissioning, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Produce clear test reports and maintain appropriate engineering documentation.
- Ensure testing is undertaken safely, particularly when working with high-voltage and high-power equipment.
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Essential Experience
- Strong experience as a Test Engineer, Powertrain Test Engineer, Development Engineer, or similar.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience operating electric motor test cells / dynamometers.
- Practical experience testing electric motors and electric powertrain systems.
- Good understanding of electric motor operation, torque, speed, efficiency, and thermal performance.
- Experience with test instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
- Ability to interpret test data and diagnose complex system-level issues.
- Good understanding of high-voltage electrical safety and safe working practices.
- Ability to work independently in a practical test and development environment.
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Desirable Experience
- Inverters and motor control systems.
- High-power power electronics.
- Battery and HV DC systems.
- Electric propulsion systems.
- Automated test systems and test scripting.
- CAN communications and associated analysis tools.
- MATLAB/Simulink or similar engineering analysis tools.
- Calibration and controls experience.
- Thermal and cooling system testing.
- Experience within automotive, marine, aerospace, or other advanced electrification environments.
Working Arrangement
This is a 6-month contract based fully on site in Belfast, five days per week due to the hands-on nature of the test and development work. This position would suit an experienced Test Engineer who is comfortable working directly with electric powertrain hardware and motor test-cell equipment and can contribute immediately within a fast-paced electrification development programme.
If this is of interest, please apply on LinkedIn or email george.taylor@everec.co.uk
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