Electrical Development Technician

Job description

Electrical Development Technician wanted to join an Engineer Team based near Daventry.

Location: Near Daventry

Contract Basis: Initial contract, moving to Permanent

Are you passionate about precision wiring and shaping the electrical heartbeat of world-class vehicles? Do you see prototype electrical work not just as fitting parts—but as engineering artistry?

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Electrical Development Technician to join an elite automotive engineering team focused on development and prototype builds. You will be part of a tight-knit crew pushing the limits of vehicle innovation—designing, building, and testing bespoke wiring systems in an environment where no two days are the same.

About the Role:

As an Electrical Technician, you will be at the forefront of designing and fabricating complex wiring harnesses for development and prototype vehicles. Your hands-on work will support the electrical architecture of test and concept cars, from initial build stages through to commissioning and final shakedown.

Collaborating closely with engineers, you’ll carry out end-of-line testing, fault diagnosis, and calibration, while also installing specialist instrumentation and supporting vehicle testing programmes. This role demands attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly and professionally in a fast-paced environment where innovation thrives.

Key Responsibilities as an Electrical Development Technician:

• Design, build and test complex wiring harnesses for development and prototype cars
• Interact with engineering team to support harness and electrical design and development on prototype vehicles
• Perform end of line testing such as continuity and earthing checks, sensor calibration and validation, and other system checks
• Support the commissioning and shakedown of vehicles
• Feedback to Engineers on issues and make suggestions for improvement
• Facilitate installation of instrumentation and electrical systems required on prototype and test cars
• Support vehicle testing
• Maintain electrical development tools and equipment

Our Ideal Electrical Development Technician:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for automotive excellence and brings:

• Strong experience of layout, design, manufacture and testing of low volume harnesses using Raychem DR25, Autosport, DT and other common connector systems. (Preferably within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or similar sector)
• A thorough understanding of automotive electrical systems
• A relevant qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC, HNC, HND etc) or good ‘hands on’ engineering experience within an engineering environment
• Experience with design and build of instrumentation looms and sensors, including setup and calibration
• Experience with electrical system and diagnostic software (Motec, Bosch, Peak/Vector or similar)

Working Hours:

• Hours: Day Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 17:00 PM). Overtime opportunities available.

Apply Now!

If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to excel as an Electrical Development Technician, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a key part of the team that brings exceptional automotive visions to life.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Daventry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English