Accurately building precision electrical wiring harnesses and circuits to design specifications by collaborating with Engineers to achieve desired results.
Analyzing and incorporating manufacturer’s design specifications for all electrical components.
Troubleshooting all wiring and electrical problems on cars and equipment according to results of on track performance.
Maintaining a reasonable stock of spare parts and materials to build spare components.
Openly communicating with Team Managers, Engineers, equipment vendors and outside consultants to ensure problems are solved and equipment operates with the highest reliability possible.
Designing and continuously improving electrical harnesses and circuits for use on cars and support equipment to remain competitive at a professional level.
Performing quality control of finished products to ensure items exactly fit design specifications.
Researching and developing new materials and components to build and preserve a competitive advantage while keeping costs at a minimum.
Meeting specified deadlines for race car preparation while producing a quality product.
Maintaining accurate records of changes to all electrical components of the car to track progress in development and document proven wiring strategies.
Produce and maintain databases and spreadsheets to log and track all electrical/electronic parts
Providing direction and acting as a mentor to less experienced technicians to ensure quality control while promoting a positive learning environment.
Safely operating equipment according to recommended safety specifications, including use of all protective equipment necessary (protective eyewear, earplugs, etc) while identifying any safety hazards and reporting all risks immediately to a supervisor.
Safekeeping and proper use of all company property issued during employment, including uniforms, tools, toolboxes, electronic devices, credit cards and any other productivity tools.
Professionally represent the team and its sponsors on and off track premises. Treating sponsors and their guests with respect by acknowledging them and appropriately answering their questions during shop tours.
Keeping work area clean and organized at all times.
Providing assistance to other team members on other duties as appropriate.
Qualifications:
5+ years working experience as an electronics technician, preferably in the IRL, CART, F1 or similar racing series. Military and/or aviation experience a plus.
Associates degree or equivalent course work in electrical engineering or applied electronics with documentation of certifications or completion of accredited program.
Demonstrate a general understanding of electrical components as a part of set-up specifications for race cars and the appropriate safety mechanisms for each component.
General knowledge of electronic and structural framework of race cars.
Working knowledge of crimping tools and techniques and using and interpreting results of electrical testing equipment.
Experience building and working on Looms.
Must be proficient in using precision measuring devices.
