Test & Validation Technician

Role Purpose (Job Profile):     

To provide skill and expertise to carry out a wide variety of tasks involved in testing parts and assemblies for F1 cars and other engineering projects. The test work ranges from prototype build to performance, legality and structural test of everything from individual components to full vehicles 

Main Duties: 

• To carry out all forms of testing on or off-site for which the department has responsibility or involvement, including build and maintenance of test rigs and associated equipment and assembly of items under test 

• To ensure that sensors are correctly calibrated prior to performing any tests 

• To ensure that test reports (when required) and test schedules for all tests that are undertaken are produced to the correct format and checked prior to issue 

• To ensure that predefined test procedures are upheld and test rigs are operated and tests are performed in a safe manner 

• To maintain test rigs where necessary and report any maintenance requirements that could result in injury to the user or other staff 

• To assist with all activities undertaken by the Prototype and Test department when asked to do so 

• To co-operate with department colleagues by sharing knowledge gained in previous tests and projects, this should be done in a friendly and helpful manner 

• To liaise with all other departments within the company as required in order to carry out test work efficiently and correctly 

• To sign off pass-off test documentation for components and assemblies tested in the department. 

Test Cells 

• To build, maintain and operate the department’s rotating rigs in all test cells 

• To build, maintain and operate the department’s pass-off rigs 

• To support the department’s involvement in all forms of off-site testing, such as AP brake testing, engine supplier liaison and other on- or off-track events 

• To maintain test cells and associated equipment, including cooling rigs, electronics installations etc 

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, Atlassian 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.

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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.