Test and Development Technician (Electrical)

Technician (Electrical)
Farnborough

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join Alexander Dennis in Farnborough as a Technician (Electrical) in our Test & Development department. You'll be part of an 11 person technician team, focusing on electrical work and assisting with mechanical tasks in our vehicle workshop. Collaborate with T&D Engineers to build and set up vehicles with the correct components and instrumentation for testing, both on-site and at test facilities. Apply today to contribute to cutting-edge vehicle technology!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Diagnostics:

• Expert fault finding and rectification on all electrical systems and CAN network harnesses.
• Work on both high and low voltage systems for EV and hybrid vehicles.
• Utilize laptop-based diagnostic software for engines, gearboxes, CAN, and vehicle systems.

Electrical:

• Build and modify harnesses from drawings (24V, High Voltage, and CAN).
• Create vehicle harnesses to link base units or components with basic information.
• Specify and use correct termination plugs and sockets.
• Conduct thorough fault finding and rectification.
• Maintain a solid understanding of vehicle harnesses and various termination components.

Mechanical:

• Remove and replace components ranging from single units to axles and drive trains.
• Fabricate necessary bracketry to construct prototype systems.

Work Ethic:

• Work comfortably unsupervised, using your initiative to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues efficiently and thoroughly.

Health & Safety:

• Perform work safely using appropriate PPE, maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.

Proactive Approach:

• Address and overcome challenges that arise during test work proactively.

Travel:

• Be prepared for site-based work, with time spent at other ADL sites and proving grounds, including possible overnight stays and occasional overseas travel.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Good knowledge & experience of automotive electrical & mechanical systems, ideally commercial vehicle experience.
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Able to record and update circuit diagrams.
• Experience with high voltage & CAN systems.
• Experience in fault finding and resolution.
• Experience with instrumentation and data logging equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to carry out mechanical tests.
• Good communicator (working with Electrical design, suppliers etc.)
• Fluent in MS Office (Outlook, word & excel)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• PSV or HGV license is desirable.
• Aware basic workshop machine tool operation
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Experience with laptop based diagnostic equipment.
• Able to demonstrate instrumentation & data logging equipment experience (Analogue and CAN systems).
• Your work experience will be gained in the automotive industry and in particular; bus, coach, HGV, specialist vehicles or tier-1 suppliers. 
• We would also welcome those who have gained skills from mobile plant, rail and rolling stock, aerospace, marine, or other similarly complex engineering environments

Ideally your experience in vehicle test and development includes:

• Vehicle test environment
• Experience with instrumentation types and application.
• Ability to learn and use laptop-based data logger software and diagnostic tools.
• Vehicle/drive line construction, commissioning, and use.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

OUR WHY:

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NEXT STEPS:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com

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