Mechanical technician (automotive)

Innovation at the core: IDIADA's success is rooted in a fusion of highly experienced engineers, cutting-edge facilities, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

Expertise in action: our product development triumphs are a testament to the expertise of our engineers and the efficiency of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Global reach: with a workforce of 3,000 professionals and a network of 56 subsidiaries in 22 countries, IDIADA ensures clients receive swift, customised solutions on a global scale.

At IDIADA UK, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge engineering, homologation, and testing solutions that drive the future of mobility. Some of our services include:

Body and Passive Safety Development: shape the safety standards of tomorrow with our avant-garde projects.

ADAS, Durability and Brakes Testing: immerse yourself in the forefront of automotive technology, testing advanced driver assistance systems and brakes.

Homologation: navigate the regulatory landscape as we pave the way for compliant and revolutionary vehicles.

With facilities in the Midlands, we're at the forefront of automotive innovation throughout the UK.

We are looking for a Workshop Technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to work on various automotive testing project activities in workshop and road/test track environments.

The responsibilities of this role include:

Supporting the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution including: Support testing activities such as brake dynamometer setup (setup inertia, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear measurements, etc), building fixtures, low voltage sensor wiring, supporting road or test track-based vehicle testing, and general automotive workshop support Test preparation, operation, and data acquisition set-up. Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications. Fabrication of fixtures to support brake testing Ensure the correct organisation of testing samples in the workshop.