Build Technician

Sumitomo Electric; Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric is seeking a Build Technician in Woking, Surrey on a contract basis. You will assemble and maintain high-performance vehicles and prototype rigs, following strict processes and safety standards, across multiple sites and test environments.

The role requires hands-on experience in motorsport builds, welding and machining, plus familiarity with diagnostic tools and automotive electrical systems. Travel may be involved during development and testing programmes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in motorsport/prototype/low volume/high performance complete vehicle builds.
• Welding, machining and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Understanding of automotive electrical/electronic systems for fault finding and repair is advantageous.
• Experience of diagnostic platforms, especially MONACO, CANape and INCA is desirable.
• Clean driving licence & passport.
• IT literacy in Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Build of multi-project concept/mule/prototype and production level vehicles and simulation rigs to required standards.
• Maintain and update vehicles and rigs to support development programmes.
• Prepare and operate vehicles for test and development at multiple locations.
• Interact with design/engineering staff to meet requirements and targets.
• Interpret engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules for safe builds and updates.
• Maintain workshop and equipment to client standards.
• May drive high-value, high-performance cars in workshop and testing environments.

Skills

Motorsport builds

Welding

Machining

Fault finding

IT literacy

Clean driving licence

Tools

MONACO

CANape

INCA

Microsoft Office

Virtual Car

Job description

Position: Build Technician

Location: Woking, Surrey

Position Type: Contract

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Salary Umbrella

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a luxury high end low volume client based in Woking who are looking for Build Technicians to join their team

Role Dimensions:

• Unsocial hours and travel may be required as part of this role including regular off-site UK, European and occasional worldwide test support duties.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Build of multi-project concept/mule/prototype and production level vehicles and simulation rigs to the highest standards, using specified processes where applicable.
• Maintenance and updating of such vehicles and rigs to support the development programmes.
• Preparation and operation of such vehicles for test and development activities at multiple locations, including industry proving grounds and racing circuits.
• Two-way interaction with design and engineering staff to establish and achieve requirements, specifications and targets.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules to ensure safe and accurate builds, modifications and updates.
• Maintenance and presentation of the workshop and equipment to the standards set by the Client.
• Subject to the appropriate level of internal driving standard being achieved, the candidate may be required to drive high-value, high-performance cars in workshop, road and testing environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in motorsport/prototype/low volume/high performance complete vehicle builds, covering the manufacture, assembly and operating of such vehicles.
• Welding, machining and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Understanding of current automotive electrical and electronic systems to enable fault finding and repair would be advantageous.
• Experience of diagnostic platforms, especially MONaco, CANape and INCA is desirable.
• Clean driving licence & passport.
• IT literate in various packages e.g. Microsoft Office suite, Virtual Car.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.