Mechatronic Technician

Luxoft; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Crewe is seeking an Automotive Mechatronics Technician to support prototype vehicles. You will inspect CAN gateways, storage devices, and computing equipment to ensure test-ready condition and safety, performing repairs and updates as needed.

The role requires hands-on diagnostics, repairing connectors, cables, and brackets, and coordinating with a specialist team in Germany for on-site support when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Automotive Mechatronics Technician with hands-on vehicle diagnostics experience.
• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle networking and CAN-based systems.
• Experience repairing connectors, cables, brackets, and harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily visual inspections and document vehicle condition.
• Perform test measurements on systems and record results.
• Identify and address potential sources of error proactively.
• Repair damaged connectors, cables, brackets, and sensors.
• Replace components such as sensors, ECUs, and wiring harnesses.
• Coordinate with a specialist team for on-site support and guidance.

Skills

Automotive mechatronics

Diagnostics

Vehicle networking

Repair & fabrication

Driver's license

Education

Automotive Mechatronics Technician certification

Tools

Vector Toolchain

CAN diagnostic tools

Job description

Project description

Based on our client’s premises, a premium automaker, we maintain their measurement technology systems. These systems include CAN gateways, storage devices, and computing equipment, which we inspect for proper operation, damage, cabling integrity, and safety. We perform repairs and updates as needed to ensure that the prototype vehicles remain in a test-ready condition at all times.

Responsibilities

• - Conduct daily visual inspections and document the condition of available vehicles.
• - Perform test measurements on systems and record the results.
• - Identify and address potential sources of error proactively.
• - Repair damaged connectors, cables, holding brackets, and sensors.
• - Replace vehicle components such as sensors, ECUs, and wiring harnesses.
• - Coordinate with a specialized expert team providing direct support and system development guidance (based in Germany, Periodically and, if requested, also on-site)

SKILLS

Must have

This role requires specialized technical expertise in automotive mechatronics, emphasizing vehicle diagnostics and the integration of vehicle networking systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex automotive electronic and mechanical components.

Hard skills include:

• - Qualification as an Automotive Mechatronics Technician.
• - Proficient vehicle diagnostic abilities.
• - In-depth knowledge of vehicle networking systems.
• - Practical experience in repairing connectors, cables, and custom-fabricating brackets, harnesses, and component holders.

Soft skills include:

• - Possession of a valid driver's license for passenger cars, indicating readiness for practical, on-site work.

Nice to have

• - Experience in the automotive industry environment, particularly related to vehicle development.
• - Experience in the Volkswagen environment
• - Familiarity with prototype vehicle development processes and practices.
• - Ability to interpret vehicle raw data and utilize development tools such as the Vector Toolchain.