Electrical Engineering Technician

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Banbury is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to design and build electrical systems for high-performance vehicles. The role involves collaborating with various departments, building harnesses, and providing support during events. Candidates should have a strong motorsport understanding and proficiency in electrical system diagnostics. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including a competitive holiday allowance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days holiday plus additional purchasing options

Training opportunities for professional development

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Life assurance

Company discounts

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems in a motorsport context is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HIL Testing would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of electrical systems for vehicles.
• Build development wiring harness and test equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and document processes.
• Support onsite car build and troubleshooting.
• Create HIL Test routines as needed.

Skills

Strong motorsport understanding of electrical systems

In-depth knowledge of motorsport wiring components

Basic understanding of communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to travel

Job description

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and then run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe.

We are recruiting an Electrical Engineering Technician to join the Engineering Electrical Design Team. The role supports the design, build, and verification of the vehicle’s electrical systems, delivering high-quality harnesses, hardware, and diagnostic support to ensure reliable performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design of electrical systems both on and off vehicle (harnesses, sensors, control units).
• Build of development wiring harness and bench testing equipment, including Lab-cars and HIL Rigs.
• First build of pre-production harnesses.
• Diagnosis of electrical faults, working through problems methodically.
• Produce documentation (internal and customer facing) to assist with electrical installations.
• Defining requirement, specifying, and implementing electrical hardware.
• Liaising with other departments and customers to support the build and testing of parts, systems, and vehicles.
• Support onsite car build with troubleshooting of electrical and electronic issues.
• Support events (Race and Rally) when required. This is not a travelling role, but some event support might be required)
• Creation and use of Cirris CH2 HIL Test routines.

What are we looking for:

• Strong motorsport understanding of electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of motorsport (System 25) and Automotive wiring components, tooling and build practices.
• Basic understanding of various communication protocols such as CAN, LIN & Ethernet.
• Fluent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative, team environment
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to travel and support cars on event or test

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance
• We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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