Product Development Technician

ACS Performance; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle safety systems company based in Dartford is looking for a Product Development Technician. This on-site role involves evaluating and improving safety products and technologies through rigorous testing. Candidates should have hands-on electronics experience, particularly in automotive, and strong communication skills. Occasional travel may be required for field trials.

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive sector is preferred.
• Ability to work methodically and in detail.
• Flexibility to travel and work beyond standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product and system testing and validation.
• Implement improved test setups and 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

Experience with embedded software

Skilled in using DMMs and oscilloscopes

Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

You'll be responsible for evaluating product performance, refining test methods, and ensuring robust, real-world functionality. Collaboration with global suppliers and internal teams is key.

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.