Automotive Test Technician

About this role

Purpose An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Automotive Test Technician to join the Passive Safety team based at UTAC Millbrook. The successful role holder will be responsible for preparing bucks and rigs for Sled tests, recording data, initial approval, and de-prep following test completion. Responsibilities Prepare rigs for Sled tests to customer requirements Mechanical fitting of test fixtures Set up high speed cameras to customer requirements Set up data acquisition systems Collect and download data during tests Setting crash test dummies to customer requirements Liaise with UTAC Engineers Work to procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times Qualifications Automotive Qualification Mechanical or Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or experience to match HNC/HND in Engineering (preferred but not compulsory) Experience Previous Mechanical or electrical technician/engineering experience Experienced in a testing environment Welding and fabricating experience (preferable but not compulsory) Photographic experience (preferable but not compulsory) Data collection experience (preferable but not compulsory) Skills Sound knowledge of mechanical and / or electrical principles Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills IT literate Knowledge of high speed data and video capture considered an advantage Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills Personal Behaviour's Excellent attention to detail Must be able to work independently and more importantly as a team.

Able to work on multiple projects Willingness to learn Flexible and adaptable Highly motivated team player Customer focused High level of confidentiality and integrity Other Able to support a 6:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 shift pattern Prepared to work overtime as required Flexibility to travel as and when required Full UK driving license & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily assessable via public transport) SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years) Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work.