For more than three decades, Applus+IDIADA has been an esteemed global partner to the automotive industry, offering comprehensive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services to support clients in their product development endeavours.

Key aspects of IDIADA's product development excellence:

• 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, customized solutions on a global scale.

At IDIADA UK, we specialize 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 and Brakes Testing: immerse yourself in the forefront of automotive technology, testing advanced driver assistance systems and brakes.

Functional Safety and Cybersecurity: contribute to the critical fields of functional safety and cybersecurity, safeguarding the future of connected vehicles.

Electronics HW and SW Development: be at the heart of electronic innovation, developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.

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

With facilities in Cambridge, Warwick, and Nuneaton, we're at the forefront of automotive innovation throughout the UK.

We are looking for a Test Technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of automotive testing project activities on both lab and road/test track environments.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Supporting the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution including:
  • Ensure the correct organization of testing samples in the workshop.
  • 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, etc.
  • Test preparation, operation, and data acquisition set-up.
  • Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications.
• Supporting the execution of other related tasks such as test equipment and facilities upgrades, improvements, maintenance and calibration.
• To flexibly support diverse automotive testing activities as required by the business such as but not limited to the following: Durability, Quality, Infotainment, Connectivity, Brakes, EV charging, Electrical Sign-off, ADAS and Automated Driving.
• Ensuring alignment with corporate policies in terms of project management, quality, OHS, facilities/equipment maintenance and calibration.

Desired profile

• Relevant experience similar to a technician role will be valued.
• Experience in automotive testing is desired.
• Metalwork and MIG welding experience is an asset.
• Experience with Electric Vehicle work is an asset.
• Low voltage wiring experience is an asset.
• Basic user level in office applications and IT systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English language.
• Strong quality, OHS and customer orientation mindset.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Availability to travel.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid home/office working (selected roles).
• Flexible working hours (when applicable).
• Competitive salary package and annual company performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan (special conditions in collaboration with AXA).
• 25 days paid annual leave (+8 Bank Holidays).
• Cycle scheme.
• Training and career path opportunities.
• Language courses subsidy.
• Referral programme.
• Blood donation paid leave. 
• International mobility opportunities.

Interested?

IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, apply to this role and the recruitment team will get in touch with you to provide further information.

Note to recruitment agencies and recruiters: We do have an established supplier list for the provision of recruitment services, so we will not screen or consider unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our list. Sending us unsolicited CVs will not generate to IDIADA Automotive Ltd. any obligation with the agency or recruiter.

Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.