Systems & Components Technician – Test Rig Specialist

Utaceram; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Perkz discounts

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

UTAC is seeking a Technician in the Systems & Components team to develop and deliver a range of tests across automotive, defence, and related fields. You will work closely with engineers to create rigs, measure data and report results to clients across multiple shifts.

The role requires hands-on experience in workshop/lab environments, use of hand tools, and knowledge of sensor types and data acquisition systems.

Qualifications

• GCSE and above (HNC preferred).
• Experience in a workshop/laboratory environment.
• Ability to use general hand tools.
• Knowledge of sensor types and applications, including accelerometers, thermocouples, force transducers etc.
• Use of programmable/automated test systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and measurements and produce precise, reliable data.
• Monitor tests and complete comprehensive test logs.
• Install and connect instrumentation and test wiring.
• Operate data acquisition and equipment control systems.
• Design and manufacture rigs with engineering support.
• Set up and fault find test rigs.
• Follow procedures and carry out safety checks.
• Act in accordance with UTAC staff behaviours.

Skills

Workshop/Lab experience

Hand tools

Sensors & accelerometers

Data acquisition systems

MS Office

Education

GCSE or higher (HNC preferred)

Tools

Programmable/Automated test systems

Job description

UTAC is seeking a Technician in the Systems & Components team to develop and deliver a range of tests across automotive, defence, and related fields. You will work closely with engineers to create rigs, measure data and report results to clients across multiple shifts.

The role requires hands-on experience in workshop/lab environments, use of hand tools, and knowledge of sensor types and data acquisition systems.