Senior Test Engineer

Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for all things that move.

Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK, and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off‑highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. For more information, visit

We are hiring for Senior Test Engineer to plan, coordinate and execute project‑specific test programs. The role is based at our site in Gateshead and reports into the Head of Test and Validation.

• Taking a lead role in planning, coordination and execution of project‑specific test programs to international and/or customer specific standards.
• Reporting and updating progress, risk and issues to the project team both during regular project meetings and as needed by both written and verbal communication.
• Product (software, hardware and mechanics) assembly, troubleshooting and testing.
• Liaising with cross‑functional departments to resolve technical problems and operational issues.
• Design, construction and maintenance of test equipment.
• Identifying and managing continuous improvement of equipment and test methods.
• Assisting development engineers with analysis of products, including FMEAs, design reviews, etc.
• Supervision and guidance of technicians and other more junior engineers.

• Demonstrable experience of working within a test environment.
• Developing test programs to validate system and product requirements.
• Understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including sensors, signal measurement, sampling concepts, and test setups.
• Ability to design and build test systems from a defined set of requirements.
• Knowledge of core electrical engineering principles, including voltage, current, resistance, power and basic circuit behaviour.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, results summaries, and descriptive technical notes.
• Fault‑finding of both product and test systems.

• Experience with LabVIEW development.
• Experience in environmental testing.
• Experience in EMC testing.
• Experience in NVH testing.
• Experience testing systems up to 1 kV.
• Experience working to automotive testing standards such as ISO 16750.

A degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science is required. Relevant experience may also be considered.

Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.