Automotive Mechatronics Technician | Prototype Vehicle Testing & Measurement Systems

Luxoft; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechatronics Technician to join a premium automotive manufacturer, supporting maintenance and operation of measurement technology systems in prototype vehicles.

You will maintain CAN gateways, data logging equipment, sensors, cabling and ECUs, conduct inspections and fault-finding, and work with an international engineering team in Germany to drive system development and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Automotive Mechatronics Technician or equivalent automotive technical qualification.
• Strong vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding experience.
• Solid understanding of automotive vehicle networking systems, including CAN-based environments.
• Electrical connectors
• Vehicle wiring and cables
• Mounting brackets and component holders
• Wiring harnesses and custom assemblies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automotive electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support measurement technology installed in prototype vehicles.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, repairs and component replacements to ensure reliability and safety during testing.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams to resolve issues and support system development.
• Perform daily visual inspections and document vehicle condition, tests, and results.

Skills

Diagnostics & fault-finding

CAN networking

Electrical connectors

Wiring harnesses

Troubleshooting systems

Education

Automotive mechatronics qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Mechatronics Technician to join a leading premium automotive manufacturer, supporting the maintenance and operation of advanced vehicle measurement technology systems used within prototype and development vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive innovation, ensuring test vehicles remain fully operational and ready for critical development activities.

About the Role

You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting measurement technology installed in prototype vehicles. This includes CAN gateways, data logging equipment, storage devices, computing hardware, sensors, and associated cabling. You will carry out inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and component replacements to ensure all systems function reliably and safely throughout vehicle testing programmes. You will also collaborate closely with a specialist engineering support team based in Germany, who provide technical guidance and development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily visual inspections of prototype vehicles and document their condition.
• Perform functional tests and measurement checks on installed systems.
• Record and report test results accurately.
• Identify potential faults and sources of error before they impact testing activities.
• Repair damaged connectors, cables, sensors, mounting brackets, and related components.
• Replace and install vehicle components including:
  • Sensors
  • Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
• Ensure measurement technology systems remain in a test-ready condition at all times.
• Liaise with specialist engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support ongoing system development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified Automotive Mechatronics Technician or equivalent automotive technical qualification.
• Strong vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding experience.
• Solid understanding of automotive vehicle networking systems, including CAN-based environments.
• Electrical connectors
• Vehicle wiring and cables
• Mounting brackets and component holders
• Wiring harnesses and custom assemblies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automotive electrical and mechanical systems.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a premium automotive manufacturer.
• Exposure to cutting-edge prototype and development vehicles.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams.
• Hands-on involvement in advanced automotive testing and measurement technologies.
• Be part of a highly technical environment at the forefront of vehicle innovation.

If you are an experienced Automotive Mechatronics Technician with a passion for automotive technology, diagnostics, and vehicle development, we'd love to hear from you.