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ENGINEER – INSTRUMENTATION AND VALIDATION

@ Oxford Technology Park

British Columbia

Full-time
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Overview

Fortescue Zero is hiring an Engineer for Electrical Test & Instrumentation in its Battery Systems department, supporting system test and validation on products and rigs in the UK and overseas. The role involves rig preparation, instrumentation and data logger work, and reporting, with travel in the UK and worldwide. The posting specifies a hybrid arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 from home, and a closing date of 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute system test and validation on products and rigs
  • Prepare test rigs for hardware and system testing
  • Manage vehicle and rig instrumentation and data logging
  • Prepare reports for internal and external audiences
  • Support customer technical and project reviews

Requirements summary:

  • Several years of automotive or motorsport experience
  • Understanding of testing and validation methods
  • Knowledge of data loggers and logger software
  • Ability to work flexibly to strict deadlines
  • Willingness to travel in the UK and worldwide

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistanceParental leaveWellness
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Employer posting date
2026-06-26
First seen by our source
2026-11-15
Source record updated
2026-11-15

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: moderate · ground: moderate
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Childcare

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Job description
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineer – Electrical Test & Instrumentation to join the Battery Systems department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

To work in the Electrical Test Team to support testing both in the UK and overseas.

What You Will Do

  • Execute system test and validation activities, both on products and on rigs
  • Prepare test rigs to enable hardware and system testing to be carried out.
  • Support testing carried out by external test houses.
  • Assist with the build and fault-finding of projects
  • Preparation and presentation of reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Support technical and project reviews with the customer, representing Fortescue Zero, as required.
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers and all other departments
  • Understand and work to Fortescue Zero, Customer, Industry and Legislative standards.
  • To assemble and disassemble as required systems and other components, to allow debug and fault resolution to take place.
  • Ensure that all assemblies are built to a build procedure and that build checklists (where applicable) are completed and are visible for inspection.
  • To build and maintain Labcar systems and components.
  • Building and maintaining of test boxes
  • Manage the instrumentation on vehicles and rigs. Including configuring loggers, downloading and pre-processing data.

Essential

About you

  • Willing to travel in the UK and worldwide to support testing activities and customer support.
  • Several years’ experience in the Automotive or Motorsport
  • A good understanding of different testing and validation methods
  • Understanding of data loggers and data logger software.
  • The ability to work flexibly to strict deadlines

Preferred

  • Experience of Electric Vehicles – HV charging, HV battery and HV powertrain systems
  • Knowledge of Electrical and Environmental test standards, for example LV123 & LV124.
  • Working knowledge of Vector tools including CANalyzer an CANape
  • Experience in Heavy Industry / rail / mining

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

  • Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
  • Aviva Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
  • Childcare Benefits
  • Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 31st March 2025.

Not near-zero

Not net-zero.

We are Fortescue Zero.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

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