Vehicle Workshop Technician / Prototype Technician

Experis; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Vehicle Workshop Technician / Prototype Technician - Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs)

Location: Nuneaton + onsite role full time

Salary: £45,000 approx

Ability to pass a BPSS background check (required for government contractors in the UK).

Role Overview

Support the prototyping, assembly, testing, and maintenance of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) while ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.

This role entails whole vehicle assembly and test on hybrid powertrain experience with motors and battery packs. You will also need experience of electrical wiring and knowledge of mechanical aspects. Not a must but great if you have Firmware knowledge to write software scripts.

Essential:

Associate degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, robotics, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities:

1. Assemble, integrate, and test prototype ground vehicles, including Mechanical, Electrical, Software.
2. Fabricate and modify vehicle components using machining, welding, and 3D printing as needed.
3. Wire and install electrical systems, including power distribution, sensors, and control modules.
4. Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
5. Work closely with engineers to implement design modifications and improvements.
6. Maintain detailed records of assembly procedures, testing results, and modifications.
7. Ensure adherence to safety and quality control standards during builds and testing.
8. Operate and support testing of UGVs in controlled and real-world environments.
9. Assist in software and firmware updates, calibration, and integration of control systems.
10. Provide feedback on prototype performance and suggest design improvements.
11. Facility management activities including maintaining COSH records, H&S reviews and incident recording and maintenance of workshop tools.

Essential Experience

1. 3+ years of experience in prototype vehicle assembly, robotics, or automotive technology.
2. Strong hands-on experience with mechanical, wiring, and system integration.
3. Proficiency in using workshop tools including drilling, pressing, cutting, and grinding tools and soldering stations, and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
4. Understanding of vehicle control systems, sensors, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.).
5. Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics, CAD drawings, and wiring diagrams.
6. Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated systems.

Preferred Experience

1. Experience working with lithium batteries, motor controllers, and autonomous vehicle hardware.
2. Familiarity with embedded systems and installation of firmware & software updates.

Additional Information

May require travel for field testing and deployment, from arctic to equatorial conditions. Must hold a valid UK driving license. Must pass a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) background check.

How to apply?

Please send me a CV to (url removed).

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