Test Technician

Do you have an electrical background and want to help shape the next generation of sustainable electric motor technology?

Whether you’re a Test Technician, Electrical Technician, Panel Wirer, or Maintenance Technician, your skills could make a real impact in our advanced motor and inverter test environment.

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our growing Test & Process team at Advanced Electric Machines

About Advanced Electric Machines

At Advanced Electric Machines, we design and manufacture cutting-edge electric motor and powertrain technologies that are changing the way the world thinks about electrification. Our rare earth-free solutions deliver exceptional performance while supporting a more sustainable future.

We’re growing, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Test Technician to join our development team and play a key role in bringing our technology to life.

What you’ll do:

As a Test Technician, you will support the testing and development of our electric motor systems, ensuring safe, accurate and efficient execution of test procedures. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving capability and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain safe systems of work within the test environment


• Execute test procedures, capturing accurate and reliable data


• Support the setup, debugging and commissioning of powertrain test rigs


• Identify and manage required test equipment, parts and spares


• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to support product development and continuous improvement


• Provide practical, analytical input to resolve technical issues

About you:

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a proactive and adaptable mindset, ideally with experience in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.

Essential skills & experience:

• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience


• Previous experience working as a Test Technician within a similar industry (e.g. automotive, EV, manufacturing, or powertrain)


• Electrical/electronics background, including:
  
  
  
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics
  
  
  • Experience with panel wiring
  
  
  
  


• Strong computer literacy and confidence working with test systems and software


• Experience working within a demanding, hands-on technical environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a Maintenance Technician role


• High voltage training or IMI Level 2 (or equivalent) in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Systems


• Experience working with powertrain or motor testing environments

Why join AEM?

We’re an ambitious and innovative business where your contribution will be visible, valued and impactful. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, shape your role and contribute to meaningful, forward-thinking technology.

What we offer:

• Private healthcare insurance


• Critical illness cover


• Death in service benefit


• Salary sacrifice pension scheme


• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (with onsite charging)


• Enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave


• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service


• Flexible working arrangements around core hours


• Paid volunteering leave