Electrical Development Technician wanted to join an Engineer Team based near Daventry.
Location: Near Daventry
Contract Basis: Initial contract, moving to Permanent
About The Role
As an Electrical Technician, you will be at the forefront of designing and fabricating complex wiring harnesses for development and prototype vehicles. Your hands‑on work will support the electrical architecture of test and concept cars, from initial build stages through to commissioning and final shakedown.
Collaborating closely with engineers, you will carry out end‑of‑line testing, fault diagnosis, and calibration, while also installing specialist instrumentation and supporting vehicle testing programmes. This role demands attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly and professionally in a fast‑paced environment where innovation thrives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and test complex wiring harnesses for development and prototype cars
- Interact with engineering team to support harness and electrical design and development on prototype vehicles
- Perform end of line testing such as continuity and earthing checks, sensor calibration and validation, and other system checks
- Support the commissioning and shakedown of vehicles
- Feedback to Engineers on issues and make suggestions for improvement
- Facilitate installation of instrumentation and electrical systems required on prototype and test cars
- Support vehicle testing
- Maintain electrical development tools and equipment
Our Ideal Electrical Development Technician
- Strong experience of layout, design, manufacture and testing of low volume harnesses using Raychem DR25, Autosport, DT and other common connector systems (preferably within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or similar sector)
- A thorough understanding of automotive electrical systems
- A relevant qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC, HNC, HND etc.) or good hands‑on engineering experience within an engineering environment
- Experience with design and build of instrumentation looms and sensors, including setup and calibration
- Experience with electrical system and diagnostic software (Motec, Bosch, Peak/Vector or similar)
Working Hours
Day Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Overtime opportunities available.
If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to excel as an Electrical Development Technician, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a key part of the team that brings exceptional automotive visions to life.
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