Our client is a multi-award-winning global leader in vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery. Their cutting-edge technologies help prevent collisions and save lives. This role is fully on-site 5 days a week.
We're seeking a hands-on Product Development Technician to support the engineering team in researching, developing, and testing new safety products and technologies. This role blends electronics expertise with automotive awareness and offers a mix of workshop-based testing and field trials across the UK.
You'll be responsible for evaluating product performance, refining test methods, and ensuring robust, real-world functionality. Collaboration with global suppliers and internal teams is key.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct product and system testing, evaluation, verification, and validation
Devise and implement improved test setups and procedures
Support or lead product and documentation updates
Provide technical support and training to customers and colleaguesKey Tasks
Benchmarking, teardown, troubleshooting, and reporting on vehicle safety technologies
Electrical and mechanical modification, prototype construction, and rework
Participation in project meetings and engineering activities
Occasional UK travel for vehicle trials and supplier liaison
What You'll Bring
Hands-on experience with electronics, ideally in the automotive sector
Strong understanding of analogue/digital circuits, data signals, and 12/24V systems
Appreciation of embedded software and communications protocols
Skilled in using DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and soldering (SMD/PTH)
Methodical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard desktop applications
Flexibility to travel and work beyond standard hours when required
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