R&D Electronics Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about electrical and electronic systems. Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and precision are key? We're looking for a skilled professional to support our Research & Development department.

You'll work closely with our R&D and NDT Manager, R&D Electrical Engineer, plus other team members to provide support for all electrical and electronic requirements in the Research & Development areas and more. 

Main Duties: 

• Build complex and challenging electrical wiring harnesses to exacting standards utilising Raychem System 25 standards and processes. 
• Build LV/HV assemblies and enclosures. 
• Understand basic electrical architecture & drawings, feeding back any possible improvements to the engineering team. 
• Perform end of line harness test procedures such as continuity, isolation and resistive tests. 
• Assemble, maintain, installation and service of department harnessing, communications (CAN, Ethernet etc), test rig interfaces and controllers. 
• Sensor termination, calibration and maintenance, including strain gauging, TEDS (IEEE 1451.4) etc. 
• Carry out tasks involving hazardous voltage equipment, including 3 phase AC, DC and earthing connections. 
• System troubleshooting/diagnosis of faults. 
• Specifying and working with electric motors/dyno absorbers (asynchronous, PMM/PCM’s etc). 
• Critically evaluate all components during assembly and disassembly, ensuring their integrity and reporting of all faults. 
• Carry out pass-off tests including environmental process testing as required. 
• Ensure that all build and component information is recorded and maintained as required in relevant systems. 
• Assist with test cell electrical safety sign off. 
• Developing R&D expertise in electronics and electrical systems, keeping up to date with latest technologies. 
• Assist with identification of ways to improve the overall department performance. 
• Managing the department electrical/electronics equipment and stock. 
• To carry out the above tasks and assist with all aspects of the activities within the Research & Development department when required to do so. 

Key Accountabilities:  

• Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:  
• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same. 
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations. 
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department. 
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. 
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. 
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements. 

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or training (IPC-A-620 standard or similar). 
• Experience within aerospace or motorsports, preferably F1. 
• Experience with high voltage systems. 
• Microsoft Office skills. 

Core Competencies: 

• Encourage a spirit of two-way communication and positive employee relations. Encourage feedback and ensure team members are kept informed of changing requirements.  Also encourage positive relationships with other departments driving a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement.  
• Be a positive role model and ambassador for the department and strive to build a strong working relationship with colleagues in other departments and at the track. 
• Drive high standard of department and test rig presentation, as appropriate for a showcase facility visited by potential sponsors and other VIPs. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Additional Information

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.