R&D Electronics Technician

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about electrical and electronic systems. Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and precision are key? We're looking for a skilled professional to support our Research & Development department.

You'll work closely with our R&D and NDT Manager, R&D Electrical Engineer, plus other team members to provide support for all electrical and electronic requirements in the Research & Development areas and more. 

Main Duties: 

• Build complex and challenging electrical wiring harnesses to exacting standards utilising Raychem System 25 standards and processes. 
• Build LV/HV assemblies and enclosures. 
• Understand basic electrical architecture & drawings, feeding back any possible improvements to the engineering team. 
• Perform end of line harness test procedures such as continuity, isolation and resistive tests. 
• Assemble, maintain, installation and service of department harnessing, communications (CAN, Ethernet etc), test rig interfaces and controllers. 
• Sensor termination, calibration and maintenance, including strain gauging, TEDS (IEEE 1451.4) etc. 
• Carry out tasks involving hazardous voltage equipment, including 3 phase AC, DC and earthing connections. 
• System troubleshooting/diagnosis of faults. 
• Specifying and working with electric motors/dyno absorbers (asynchronous, PMM/PCM’s etc). 
• Critically evaluate all components during assembly and disassembly, ensuring their integrity and reporting of all faults. 
• Carry out pass-off tests including environmental process testing as required. 
• Ensure that all build and component information is recorded and maintained as required in relevant systems. 
• Assist with test cell electrical safety sign off. 
• Developing R&D expertise in electronics and electrical systems, keeping up to date with latest technologies. 
• Assist with identification of ways to improve the overall department performance. 
• Managing the department electrical/electronics equipment and stock. 
• To carry out the above tasks and assist with all aspects of the activities within the Research & Development department when required to do so. 

Key Accountabilities:  

• Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:  
• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same. 
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations. 
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department. 
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. 
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. 
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements. 

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

• Electrical apprenticeship or training (IPC-A-620 standard or similar). 
• Experience within aerospace or motorsports, preferably F1. 
• Experience with high voltage systems. 
• Microsoft Office skills. 

Core Competencies: 

• Encourage a spirit of two-way communication and positive employee relations. Encourage feedback and ensure team members are kept informed of changing requirements.  Also encourage positive relationships with other departments driving a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement.  
• Be a positive role model and ambassador for the department and strive to build a strong working relationship with colleagues in other departments and at the track. 
• Drive high standard of department and test rig presentation, as appropriate for a showcase facility visited by potential sponsors and other VIPs. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.