Product Development Technician

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle safety technology firm in Dartford is looking for a Product Development Technician to support the engineering team in developing and testing safety products. This hands-on role requires expertise in electronics within the automotive sector, familiarity with testing equipment, and a collaborative mindset. The position is fully on-site, providing opportunities for workshop testing and field trials across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sector electronics is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated candidate.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard applications required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product testing and evaluation.
• Implement improved testing procedures.
• Support product and documentation updates.
• Provide technical support and training.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electronics

Understanding of analogue/digital circuits

Knowledge of data signals and 12/24V systems

Familiarity with embedded software

Skilled in using DMMs and oscilloscopes

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to travel

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Our client is a multi-award-winning global leader in vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery. Their cutting-edge technologies help prevent collisions and save lives. This role is fully on-site 5 days a week.

We\'re seeking a hands-on Product Development Technician to support the engineering team in researching, developing, and testing new safety products and technologies. This role blends electronics expertise with automotive awareness and offers a mix of workshop-based testing and field trials across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct product and system testing, evaluation, verification, and validation
• Devise and implement improved test setups and procedures
• Support or lead product and documentation updates
• Provide technical support and training to customers and colleagues

Key Tasks

• Benchmarking, teardown, troubleshooting, and reporting on vehicle safety technologies
• Electrical and mechanical modification, prototype construction, and rework
• Participation in project meetings and engineering activities
• Occasional UK travel for vehicle trials and supplier liaison

What You\'ll Bring

• Hands-on experience with electronics, ideally in the automotive sector
• Strong understanding of analogue/digital circuits, data signals, and 12/24V systems
• Appreciation of embedded software and communications protocols
• Skilled in using DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and soldering (SMD/PTH)
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard desktop applications
• Flexibility to travel and work beyond standard hours when required

ACS are recruiting for a Product Development Technician. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Product Development Technician, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Product Development Technician. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Product Development Technician with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Product Development Technician role you desire.