Expire in: 25 days
Location: Haverhill (CB9)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 8.30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility is required in line with business demand)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
Job Reference: 36142
Polytec are looking for a Lead Electrical Technician to join our Haverhill based client. The successful candidate will support the assembly and testing of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) battery systems and supervise a small team of Technicians. All work must be carried out in line with strict electrical and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and test battery systems, including functional, safety, performance and endurance testing
- Operate specialised equipment such as welders, cyclers, BMS diagnostic tools, insulation resistance testers, hipot testers, DMMs and data logging systems
- Follow HV/LV safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out procedures
- Record and analyse test data, reporting deviations and supporting root-cause investigations
- Support engineering teams with manufacturing processes, test planning and validation activities
- Maintain calibration and maintenance records for equipment
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and testing
Requirements
- Hands-on experience as an Electrical Technician including work with high voltage systems
- Manufacturing or production experience in an electrical or electronics environment
- Strong understanding of HV and LV electrical principles and diagnostics
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
- Proficiency with electrical test equipment
- HV certification or relevant industry training
Desirable
- Experience testing or validating battery systems or energy storage solutions
- Knowledge of safety standards relating to HV battery systems
- Experience with battery systems, power electronics or EV components
- Electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, or equivalent)
- Background in automotive, aerospace, battery manufacturing or other high-tech industries
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