Electronics Technician - FTC

Build, test and support the electronics that connect a Formula 1 car:

 

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Electronics Technician to join our Electronics Workshop team in Banbury on an initial 9-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.

You'll manufacture, test and support harnesses, sensors and electronic assemblies for our Formula 1 cars, contributing to factory race and test car builds and supporting race and test events as part of the trackside Electronics team when required.

 

What You'll Do

• Manufacture harnesses, sensors and electronic assemblies for use both on and off the car.
• Support factory race and test car builds, ensuring electronic units, sensors and wiring harnesses are fitted correctly.
• Calibrate and test sensors and electronic assemblies, both on-car and in the factory, following procedures provided by System Engineers.
• Take ownership of in-house Cirris harness testing.
• Identify and report faults or quality issues during component manufacture and car build.
• Assist with the development and implementation of in-house test rigs and equipment.
• Provide feedback to Electronics Design Engineering on chassis wiring and sensor design and installation.
• Contribute to installation, design and manufacturing standards, operational processes and procedures.
• Attend race and test events as part of the Electronics trackside team when required.

 

What We're Looking For

• GCSE, High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a high-level motorsport environment.
• Motorsport harness manufacturing, tooling and soldering experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of Raychem System 25 and motorsport/aerospace connectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of racing car electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-pressure environment, with the flexibility for extensive travel and irregular hours, including weekends and race days.

 

It Would Be an Advantage If You Also Have

• Further electronics education or training to HNC level.
• Experience using Cirris test equipment. Training can be provided if required.
• Experience with manual PCB loading and fine-pitch soldering.
• Electrical wiring experience within enclosures, including panel wiring, test boxes or rigs.
• Electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing experience, including the use of manual and power tools.

 

The Contract

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for an initial 9 months to provide temporary maternity cover.

Subject to business need and the duration of the absence being covered, the contract may be extended up to a maximum total duration of 12 months.

 

Why Haas Is Different

TGR Haas F1 Team has been competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the past decade. With more than 200 Grand Prix starts, we're an ambitious challenger with teams across the US, UK and Italy.

We're a racing team, not a corporate machine. That means greater exposure across the business, wider visibility and the opportunity to see where your contribution makes a difference.

Yes, you'll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too.

 

What We Offer

We look after our people with competitive rewards and bonuses alongside year-round health and wellbeing programmes, providing the support and tools to help you perform at your best.

 

Join our team and make your passion your profession.

 

Notice

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.  Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority  National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/security/national-security-vetting/ 

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.