Job Description:

Senior Electrical Technician

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Technician to join our Electrical & Electronics team. This is a hands-on role supporting the build, testing, development and diagnostics of complex vehicle electrical and electronic systems.

You will work across production, prototype and pre-production builds, manufacturing wiring harnesses and electrical assemblies, carrying out on-vehicle diagnostics and supporting engineering development activities. The role would suit someone with experience in OEM, Tier 1, engineering consultancy or motorsport environments who is confident working with complex vehicle electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, service and test production-level electrical and electronic assemblies in accordance with work instructions and safe working practices.
• Carry out prototype and pre-production builds, helping to develop assembly processes and work instructions and resolve issues before volume production.
• Manufacture one-off prototype LV and HV wiring harnesses, electrical sensors, test rigs and assemblies.
• Undertake on-vehicle wiring, electrical remedial work, diagnostics and fault finding using appropriate test equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation and detailed work instructions.
• Plan and manage your own workload in conjunction with the departmental manager, ensuring work is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
• Use the 5C Concerns Process to identify, capture and track engineering concerns through to effective resolution.
• Create and maintain accurate build and test records throughout the build process.
• Support product testing, demonstrations and engineering events.
• Maintain and develop technical competence through appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Research new technologies and processes that could improve engineering capability.
• Follow relevant company procedures, engineering standards, guides and Safe Systems of Work.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and junior team members where required.

About You

You will be an experienced electrical/build technician with a strong practical background in complex vehicle electrical systems. You will be confident working independently, solving challenging technical problems and delivering consistently high-quality work under pressure.

Essential experience and skills:

• Previous experience as an Engineering Technician, Electrical Technician or Build Technician within an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, engineering consultancy, motorsport or similar environment.
• Proven experience building complex vehicle wiring harnesses, sensors and test boxes.
• Experience with DR25 fully sealed harness systems, Roundit 2000 and MIL-Spec connectors.
• Strong vehicle electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical/engineering drawings, technical documentation and work instructions.
• Experience working to detailed processes, procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
• Good mechanical and electrical diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Basic fabrication and machining skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Self-confident and technically capable.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the initiative to tackle complex problems.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• A strong team player who can communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and workplace organisation.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically driven Electrical & Electronics team and work on challenging vehicle projects from prototype through to production. You will have the opportunity to apply your practical electrical expertise, contribute to engineering development and work with advanced vehicle electrical technologies.

If you are an experienced electrical technician who enjoys hands-on engineering, complex fault finding and building high-quality vehicle electrical systems, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Senior Electrical Technician.

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