At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years.
Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe. For more than 15 years we have been the team behind Aston Martin Racing and our GT Customer race programme is experiencing unprecedented growth. We are also involved in the Extreme E series and an expanding Rally Raid Championship team and customer programme.
We're seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team of engineers developing and supporting electrical & electronic solutions use on our race, rally and road projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design of electrical systems both on and off vehicle (harnesses, sensors, control units).
- Build of development wiring harness and bench testing equipment.
- First build of pre-production harnesses.
- Diagnosis of electrical faults, working through problems methodically.
- Produce documentation (internal and customer facing) to assist with electrical installations.
- Defining requirement, specifying, and implementing sensors.
- Liaising with other departments and customers to support the build and testing of parts, systems, and vehicles.
- Support onsite car build with troubleshooting of electrical and electronic issues.
- Support events (Race and Rally) when required.
Who are we looking for?
- Strong motorsport understanding of electrical systems.
- In-depth knowledge of motorsport wiring components, tooling and build practices.
- Basic understanding of various communication protocols such as CAN, LIN & Ethernet.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel and support cars on event or test.
What can we offer you?
- An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact.
- 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days.
- Training opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
- Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes.
- Cyclescheme
- Exercise classes.
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
- Social events throughout the year
- Exclusive company discounts
- Life assurance
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.
Come and make a difference.