Test & Commissioning Technician

AB Dynamics; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider in Bradford-on-Avon seeks a Test and Commissioning Technician to support the commissioning and testing of electric vehicle products. Responsibilities include commissioning, testing, fault finding, and ensuring product specifications are met. Candidates should possess technical qualifications, experience in automotive electronics, and be proficient with Microsoft tools. The role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and prioritising multiple demands.
• Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail in paperwork and record keeping.
• Flexibility in working hours and adapting to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing electric vehicle products.
• Perform fault finding and servicing of existing products.
• Conduct functional tests on components like motors and brakes.
• Perform hardware installation and software programming.
• Track testing of platforms and document results.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical technical qualification

Experience of automotive electronics

Microsoft proficient

Education

NVQ 3 or technical degree

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Test and Commissioning Technician to support the commissioning and final test of our track test products. The track test electric vehicle products used in the development of driver assistance systems and automated driving. Working as part of a small team under the operations umbrella you will be commissioning and testing all aspects of the products along with fault finding and diagnosing any performance/ out of spec issues and providing support to close out any problems. The role will involve taking the products to our test track where you will perform a series of specific tests to ensure the product conforms to our desired specification and delivers on all our customer requirements. The role does involve an element of lifting and moving large products around on a trolley along with loading and unloading a trailer, so requires the candidate to be physically fit.

Core Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical commissioning of each new build
• Fault finding and servicing of existing products.
• Performing functional tests on various components such as motors, braking and suspension
• Hardware installation and software programming and testing
• Track testing of platforms
• Full system clean up
• Documentation and data capture of all results
• Preparing the finished product for shipping and final sign off.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Electrical or mechanical technical qualification, NVQ 3, or technical degree
• Experience of automotive electronics
• Microsoft proficient

Desirable

• Familiarity with ISO9001 standards
• IPC qualified.

Personal skills

• Able to manage and prioritise multiple demands.
• Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team.
• Critical thinker with a good understanding of engineering
• The ideal candidate must possess exceptional attention to detail and be proficient in handling paperwork, documentation, and record keeping. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a quality-first approach to production and be committed to ensuring that all work meets or exceeds our high standards of excellence.
• Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to changing schedules is essential for success in this role.

Why join us?

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes a discretionary company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and generous company pension contributions.

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.

AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions to the global automotive industry. Our customers are vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers as well as Euro NCAP laboratories, vehicle proving grounds and autonomous vehicle developers.

Our businesses cover a wide range of testing and development areas

Together they help our customers achieve their goals in testing the performance, safety and comfort of their vehicles, developing the next generation of driver assistance technologies. We also provide driverless solutions in controlled environments.