Passive Safety Test Tech: Sleds, Crashes & Data

Utaceram; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Discounts via Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards

Contributory pension schemes

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Job summary

A leading testing solutions provider in Bedford is seeking a Technician to support Safety test activities. The role entails preparing rigs for tests, mechanical fitting, and setting up data acquisition systems. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with experience in a testing environment preferred. UTAC offers competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical or electrical technician experience.
• Previous experience in a vehicle workshop/testing environment is required.
• Experience with setting up ATDs (Crash Test Dummies) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rigs for sled tests to customer requirements.
• Mechanical fitting of test fixtures.
• Set up computer-controlled data acquisition systems.

Skills

Strong mechanical fitting skills

Electrical Repair skills

Electronic diagnostics skills

IT literate

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

FARO Arm

CMM operator experience

High speed cameras

Data acquisition systems

Job description

A leading testing solutions provider in Bedford is seeking a Technician to support Safety test activities. The role entails preparing rigs for tests, mechanical fitting, and setting up data acquisition systems. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with experience in a testing environment preferred. UTAC offers competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.