Electrical Wiring Technician

About AB Dynamics
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.

Roles Overview
The function of the role is to take on the responsibility to support the department in the manufacture of all it’s track test products. This includes wiring of solder bucket MIL spec & LEMO connectors, crimping of ring terminals and various Molex types and looming using lacing cord. Some mechanical experience would be helpful, although not crucial, as well as some basic fault-finding skills. We work to engineering schematics/diagrams, so it is important to be confident with reading/interpreting these.

Core Responsibilities

• Routing/Looming wires and cable in a chassis using lacing cord
• Soldering THT and SMT components
• Basic fault finding/testing using a DVM
• Cable assemblies - Crimping using a variety of crimps and tools
• Box builds
• Hands on approach to departmental targets and deadlines, supporting the team to achieve this.
• Have a proactive approach to solving problems and overcoming downtime.
• Support company quality process (NCR, CAPA, 8D, ERP)
• Play an active part in keeping the department clean and tidy and ensuring that everyone is held accountable for their workstations and surrounding areas.
• Lead by example and uphold a “safety first” culture within the department.
• Work within a lean environment and adopt lean principles.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Proven experience with a manufacturing and/or final testing background
• Electrical assembly experience/ engineering background
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Access etc)
• Working to procedures, processes and guidelines
• Microsoft 365
• Practical electronics skills
• Familiarity with working from R&D schematics
• Use of MS Office package
• Willingness to work to a high standard
• Can work unaided.

Desirable

• Level 3 or higher in an electronic engineering discipline
• Mechanical dexterity
• IPC 610/620 certified
• Final test and inspection background

Person Specification

• At least 3 years of practical wiring/electronics experience
• Can-do attitude
• Personable
• Able to flex between jobs
• Can work in a production environment

Why join us?

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
• Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
• Life Assurance 6x salary
• Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
• Income protection (Company funded)
• Enhanced parental leave
• EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
• Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
• Volunteering days – up to 2 per year

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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