Vehicle Test Technician (Electrical) (934)

Job Title: Vehicle Test Technician (Electrical) (934)
Location: Cranfield
Pay: £18.01 - £19.00 per hour

We are recruiting a Vehicle Test Technician (Electrical) to join a globally recognised automotive company based in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role, offering the potential for several years of work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform electronic/electrical tests and validate functions, operation, and reliability, including Power Management, Harness, Body Electronics, Meter, Audio, and Telephone systems.
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of vehicle dis-assembly, assembly, and maintenance techniques.
• Apply vehicle system knowledge to effectively fault find and troubleshoot issues.
• Understand and apply component measurement techniques and instrumentation set-up.
• Operate vehicle diagnostic tools and perform data acquisition and report writing.
• Conduct facility and instrumentation calibration as needed.
• Prepare, build, and maintain vehicles or components for tests according to local procedures and client engineering manuals.
• Support testing in both static and dynamic conditions, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality test data/results.
• Work alongside Test Engineers to evaluate concerns and identify issues.
• Contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators for the section.
• Provide support to other sections using your skills as required.

Qualifications & Experience:
• C&G / BTEC L3 qualification preferred, ideally in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering with a recognised apprenticeship or relevant qualification.
• Fully proficient in mechanical/electrical skills, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Ability to work safely and comply with legal and company safety policies.
• Proficiency in Excel for data management and graph creation.
• Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint for report writing and presentations.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage and prioritise workload.

Hours & Pay:
• Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
• £18.01 - £19.00 per hour.

If you have experience in vehicle electrical testing and are ready to take on a new challenge, apply today!


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