Mechanical technician (Automotive) in Nuneaton

For more than three decades, Applus+IDIADA has been an esteemed global partner to the automotive industry, offering comprehensive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services to support clients in their product development endeavours.

At IDIADA UK, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge engineering, homologation, and testing solutions that drive the future of mobility. Some of our services include:

• Body and Passive Safety Development: Shape the safety standards of tomorrow with our avant-garde projects.
• ADAS and Brakes Testing: Immerse yourself in the forefront of automotive technology, testing advanced driver assistance systems and brakes.
• Functional Safety and Cybersecurity: Contribute to the critical fields of functional safety and cybersecurity, safeguarding the future of connected vehicles.
• Electronics HW and SW Development: Be at the heart of electronic innovation, developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
• Homologation: Navigate the regulatory landscape as we pave the way for compliant and revolutionary vehicles.

We are looking for a mechanical technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to work on various automotive testing project activities in workshop and road/test track environments.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution, including:

• Support testing activities such as brake dynamometer set-up (setup inertia, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear measurements, etc.), building fixtures, low-voltage sensor wiring, supporting road or test track-based vehicle testing, and general automotive workshop support.
• Test preparation, operation, and data acquisition set-up.
• Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications.
• Fabrication of fixtures to support brake testing.
• Ensure the correct organisation of testing samples in the workshop.

Supporting the execution of other related tasks such as test equipment and facilities upgrades, improvements, maintenance and calibration. To flexibly support diverse automotive vehicle-based testing activities as required by the business, including but not limited to the following: durability, quality, infotainment, connectivity, brakes, EV charging, electrical sign-off, ADAS and automated driving. Ensuring alignment with corporate policies regarding project management, quality, OHS, facilities/equipment maintenance and calibration.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience similar to an automotive mechanic/technician role will be valued.
• Basic user level in office applications and IT systems is a must.
• Experience in the automotive industry is desired.
• Metalwork and MIG welding experience is an asset, although training will be given if not.
• Professional working proficiency in the English language.
• Strong quality, health and safety and customer orientation mindset.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Availability to travel if required.

Additional Information:

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan (AXA).
• 25 days paid annual leave, holiday purchase scheme and holiday milestone scheme.
• Cycle scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career path opportunities.
• Language courses subsidy.
• Referral programme.
• Blood donation paid leave.
• International mobility opportunities.

Interested? IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, apply to this role, and the recruitment team will get in touch with you to provide further information.