12-month ongoing contract
R&D project work
Perth based
 
NES Fircroft have partnered with a company within the mining and energy industry who are currently working on a number of projects within the renewable energy space. 
 
The ideal candidate for this role would have a background in the automotive industry, testing on electrical batteries. Alternatively, someone with strong experience in high voltage product testing.
 

Your role:

• Develop detailed test plans, scripts, and scenarios based on system specifications and user requirements.
• Design and implement new testing methodologies, frameworks, and processes for emerging technologies.
• Manage external vendors for specialized testing of electrical components and systems.
• Execute functional, performance, and reliability tests for EV charging systems, including automated and manual testing.
• Maintain and develop automated test scripts to increase testing efficiency.
• Conduct Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities for electric vehicle systems.
• Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
• Perform regression testing and ensure issue resolution does not introduce new defects.
• Carry out performance testing under various load and environmental conditions.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT & SAT), working with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements through close collaboration with QA.
• Prepare comprehensive test documentation and reports with clear findings and improvement recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, and testing strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define robust test strategies for high-powered charging systems.
• Develop site-specific testing procedures in collaboration with on-site personnel.

About you:

• Senior level experience in product/system testing, preferably in a high-voltage or automotive environment.
• Strong background in designing and executing structured test plans from scratch.
• Proficiency in electrical testing techniques, tools, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, loggers, and signal processing.
• Skilled in test automation and physical test data analysis.
• Understanding of electric vehicle charging systems and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and system issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a cross-functional environment.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, innovation-driven teams.

 
 
Sound like you? Click APPLY NOW or reach out to emma.shaw@nesfircroft.com // 0455 117 266
 
Only considering those with Australian working rights.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.