Engineering Technician

Futura Design Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive engineering firm based in Gaydon is seeking an Engineering Technician for a workshop-based role on an Inside IR35 contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnostics and repairs on mechanical vehicle systems, software updates, and providing technical feedback for subsystems. This role requires experience in using diagnostic equipment, as well as the ability to work independently and lead lower-level employees. Compensation is set at £23.97 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic and repair of mechanical vehicle systems.
• Proficient in software updates and testing for vehicles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on mechanical vehicle systems.
• Carry out technical diagnosis and document results.
• Provide technical feedback for fault identification.

Skills

Diagnostic and repair of mechanical vehicle systems

Software updates and testing

Use of computer diagnostic equipment

Read and interpret drawings

Training and leadership

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Engineering Technician to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £23.97 per hour.

A workshop-based role working on current Production and Engineering vehicles with the objective of updating vehicles to the latest Software pack ready for SOTA and Integration testing, fault detection, repair and testing of electrical and mechanical systems and components. Responsible for repair and maintenance work in accordance with quality control standards. Carry out technical diagnosis and documentation of results based on the procedures.

• Diagnostic and repair of mechanical vehicle systems i.e. engine and chassis systems
• Software updates and testing.
• Service, diagnostics & repair operations on current vehicles.
• Provision of technical feedback for fault identification and support of subsystem development.
• Preparation, fitment & removal of test components.
• Assembly / replacement of systems / components.
• Manufacture / modification of electrical harnesses.
• Diagnose / trace faults, rectify and validate issues.
• Use of computer diagnostic equipment
• Read and interpret drawings and liaise with engineering departments.
• Fitment of harnesses and other components.
• Engineer "one off" solutions to overcome issue.
• Working under limited supervision for non-routine situations and may be responsible for leading daily operations.
• Training, delegating and reviewing the work of lower-level employees.
• Problems are typically difficult and non-routine but not complex.
• Specialization Match Note: Match mechanics and mechanical technicians performing repair/service work on stand-alone vehicles to an Auto Mechanic/Technician specialization in the Production & Skilled Trades job family.
• Match mechanical technicians performing work on broader engineered systems (e.g., mechanical equipment that is part of a broader manufacturing process) to the Engineering Technicians sub-family in the Engineering & Science job family.
• Engineering technicians typically perform work on teams that include engineers.