Motorsport Electrical Technician: HV Systems & Data

W Racingteam; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W Racingteam is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, inspect, and maintain wiring harnesses, sensors, displays, and data acquisition systems for races. You will also service high voltage battery systems and assist in hybrid powertrain integration.

You will troubleshoot electrical faults during testing and races, calibrate sensors, and manage CAN bus data logging while collaborating with engineering to implement upgrades. Travel to events and strict safety adherence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as electrical technician in motorsport or high-performance automotive environments.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field.
• Experience with hybrid or electric powertrains is a strong plus, especially high voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings.
• Strong knowledge of CAN protocols and motorsport wiring standards.
• Familiarity with race car data systems such as Cosworth, Bosch, MoTeC, Magneti Marelli.
• Excellent soldering, crimping, and assembly skills for motorsport-grade wiring.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to races and test events, including weekends and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain wiring harnesses, sensors, electrical hardware, displays, and data acquisition systems.
• Install, inspect, and maintain high voltage battery systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults during testing, races, and garage prep.
• Assist in integration and installation of hybrid powertrain and energy recovery systems.
• Calibrate and validate sensor data (e.g., pressure, temperature, suspension travel, steering angle).
• Manage CAN bus systems and data logging tools.
• Conduct pre-event electrical system checks & post-event debriefs, including data download and organization.
• Work with engineering to implement electrical changes and upgrades.
• Maintain documentation, wiring diagrams, and fault logs for continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety standards and racing regulations (FIA, IMSA).
• Assist with setup and teardown of electrical infrastructure at race events and tests.

Skills

Motorsport experience

High voltage systems

CAN protocols

Soldering and crimping

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

W Racingteam is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, inspect, and maintain wiring harnesses, sensors, displays, and data acquisition systems for races. You will also service high voltage battery systems and assist in hybrid powertrain integration.

You will troubleshoot electrical faults during testing and races, calibrate sensors, and manage CAN bus data logging while collaborating with engineering to implement upgrades. Travel to events and strict safety adherence are required.