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Electrical Development Technician

Perm
East Kilbride
South Lanarkshire
£35000 - £40000 per annum + Benefits
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical
DJS/109033
16.06.2026

Dan Stewart

Operations Director
dan.stewart@escaperecruitment.com
01506 517 222
07776 205 759

Description

Electrical Development Technician

East Kilbride
£35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Permanent | Monday-Friday

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Electrical Development Technician to join an ambitious Scottish engineering business entering a significant growth phase.

This is a rare opportunity to work on advanced equipment platforms in a highly practical environment where engineering, development and manufacturing work closely together. You'll be involved in electrical integration, vehicle commissioning, prototype builds and continuous product improvement activities.

This role would suit somebody who enjoys getting hands-on with electrical systems, solving problems and helping bring new products from development into production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Electrical installation and integration
  • Harness manufacturing, routing and installation
  • Electrical sub-assembly build activities
  • Support prototype and development vehicle builds
  • Product commissioning and testing
  • Fault finding and basic diagnostics
  • Support engineering changes and product improvements
  • Follow build documentation and quality procedures
  • Work closely with engineering and production teams
  • Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives

Suitable Backgrounds

  • Equipment manufacturing & assembly
  • Electrical assembly
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Construction equipment
  • Prototype or development environments

Experience Required

  • Electrical assembly experience
  • Wiring or harness installation
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Practical fault-finding ability
  • Strong hands-on problem solving skills

Desirable

  • EV experience
  • High Voltage (HV) exposure
  • Prototype build experience
  • Manufacturing process improvement experience

What's On Offer

  • Work on innovative engineering projects
  • Exposure to emerging vehicle technologies
  • Excellent hands-on technical role
  • Monday-Friday working pattern
  • Long-term career progression
  • Growing business with significant investment