Prototype Build Technician

We are looking for a Harness Build Technician to join our Team. The Candidate must have direct automotive industry experience and understanding of automotive processes. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who will embrace the company's cultural & professional business environment and will work directly with our customers and with the suppliers involved to identify, manage and resolve quality/warranty issues in ongoing vehicle programs.

The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to:

• Manufacture of automotive electrical harnesses.
• Build low and high voltage assemblies and enclosures for prototypes.
• Perform end of line test procedures such as continuity, isolation and resistive tests and reporting.
• Work with in-house engineering team as required to support design and development.
• Responsibility also includes support building the test rigs as demanded.

Personal attributes:

• Strong hands on, “can do” attitude.
• Ability to learn fast and to quickly pick up new skills.
• Ability to effectively operate and communicate in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly with those for whom English is not a first language.
• Ability to report to senior management and report accurate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactive approach on the challenge and raise the foreseeable issues to improve efficiency.

Technical attributes:

• Minimum 2 years+ automotive engineering experience in the field of automotive electrical wiring build.
• Good understanding of EDS design, including fusing, grounding and network topologies will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of 2D harness drawing requirements.
• Good understanding of EDS requirements, specifications, and verification/validation methods.
• Wire wrapping/twisting experience.
• Moulded Parts and/or System 25 experience would be advantageous.
• Service loops experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and harness manufacturing drawings.
• Ability to work to a high level of dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
• Knowledge of common connector systems, wire types and sleeving.
• Knowledge of and experience of working to automotive and/or motorsport wiring standards.
• Experience of working with high voltage cables and connectors.
• Experience of end-of-line testing (e.g. Cirris) would be an advantage.
• Support effective root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions are implemented for quality issues.
• Good working knowledge of all low-voltage electrical systems within a vehicle platform.
• Making cables.
• Making basic cuts and holes in aluminium.
• Routing cables through vehicles.
• Fitting and repairing measurement equipment harnesses.
• Installing components into vehicles.
• Connecting measurement equipment to vehicle power & vehicle networks.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical issues.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
• Diagnosing and resolving vehicle network issues.
• Changing ECUs.
• Configuring software and hardware - following guided instructions.
• Update software on measurement equipment - following guided instructions.
• Supporting engineers with rapid prototyping of any modifications required.

If you have any of the above knowledge and experience, and are interested in hearing more about the opportunities, please apply now. Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this role and you must have the right to work in the UK.