Senior Track Systems Technician

Formula One; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsports organization in Biggin Hill is seeking a candidate to assist in the installation, testing, and maintenance of timing systems for racing events. The ideal applicant will have an HND in Electrical or Electronic qualifications, experience in fault finding, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and adaptability to different weather conditions are crucial.

Qualifications

• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems required.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams is essential.
• Technical report writing skills and basic TCP/IP knowledge needed.

Responsibilities

• Install timing loops, beacons, and sensors at the track.
• Test and terminate data cables for communication.
• Fault find on basic IT networks and cable systems.
• Read and work to F1 Circuit drawings for equipment setup.

Skills

Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems

Ability to perform under pressure

Strong team working ability

Education

HND Electrical or Electronic qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Formula 1 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts in the fields of digital and traditional media, marketing and communications. From timekeeping, to software development, broadcast engineering and content creation.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Installation of timing loops, beacons and track temperature sensors in the surface of the track. Involving manual work including digging, soldering and operation of machinery & tools
• Installation, testing and termination of co-axial and multi core twisted pair data cables used for loop and decoder data communications
• Fault finding on basic IT networks and cable systems
• Reading and working to F1 Circuit drawings for correct equipment set up for a race
• Systems installation planning and liaising with other departments and external parties
• Monitor and verify incoming and outgoing data using F1 software

About You

• HND Electrical or Electronic qualification or equivalent
• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems
• Reading, understanding and working to wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Technical report writing skills
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP Systems
• Ability to perform under pressure in a time critical live broadcast environment
• Ability to travel on a regular basis for extended periods (1 to 3 weeks)
• Strong team working ability - capable of working outdoors in both hot and cold weather

Desirable

• Fault finding of CAN based communication systems
• Basic knowledge of RF communication systems
• Previous experience working in network IT

Division:

Technical