Test Development Engineer
Norwich, UK
Mostly onsite (lab-based), with flexibility to work from home when lab work is not needed
Up to £38,000 + paid overtime
Permanent
6% pension, 25 days holiday, cycle to work and EV car scheme
5V Tech are working with a well-established leader in downhole imaging, building video camera systems that go deep into oil and gas wells, where temperatures pass 200°C and pressures go beyond 20,000 psi. They’re now branching into pipelines and water too. The engineering challenge is all in development: making cameras survive heat, pressure, shock and vibration.
You’ll join an experienced and welcoming 7-person Technology Team of mechanical and electronics engineers, building and testing prototypes and getting hands-on with fault-finding. There’s plenty of support from experienced engineers, and a genuine route into design work for the right person.
What you’ll be working on:
- Building and integrating prototype camera and sensing tools alongside the development team
- Environmental testing, including temperature, pressure, shock and vibration
- Performance and system-level testing, then recording results clearly
- Fault-finding at component, subsystem and full-system level
- Reworking and repairing prototypes as designs change
- Writing build instructions, test procedures and repair guides for Production and field teams
What they’re looking for:
- Hands-on electronics experience through work, an apprenticeship or your studies
- An engineering qualification (degree, apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC or similar). A degree isn’t required
- Proven testing and fault-finding experience, beyond assembly work alone
- Confidence with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and signal generators
- Able to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
- A practical, analytical approach to solving problems
Bonus points for:
- Soldering and electronic rework skills
- Environmental or reliability testing experience
- Interest in growing into PCB design (Altium), mechanical design or embedded firmware (C, Linux)
Test Development Engineer in Norwich employer: 5V Tech
5V Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Cambridge, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive rates, a strong focus on professional development, and the opportunity to lead transformative projects within a large enterprise technology organisation. With a culture that values expertise and encourages growth, 5V Tech stands out as a rewarding place for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.
