Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician
INT202503
Powertrain Integration
Permanent
Competitive rate, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Full Time
Birmingham B37 7YG, UK
About the Role
As an Electrical Vehicle (EV) Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting new product development, vehicle testing, and technical issue resolution. You will be responsible for maintaining the CAUK vehicle fleet, providing training for dealership technicians, and assisting dealerships with troubleshooting and problem-solving. This role also involves working with hazardous voltage systems, requiring a strong understanding of EV technology and safety protocols.
Requirements
At least two years of technical experience working with electric vehicles (EVs), including hazardous voltage drive and battery systems. This experience may come from working at a vehicle test site, an automotive manufacturer, or a vehicle service centre
Must be qualified to work on electrical systems, with certification obtained through dealer service training, an independent training provider, or an accredited course
IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components, or an equivalent qualification
Full, valid driving licence
Duties & Responsibilities
Vehicle instrumentation for testing, development, and diagnostics
Servicing, repairs, and upgrades of CAUK development vehicles
Fault diagnosis on vehicle powertrains and test cell equipment
Collecting test data and conducting initial analysis and interpretation of results
Leading testing activities and collaborating closely with project teams
Ownership of test data output and reporting findings
Contributing to advanced testing projects, including vehicle development initiatives
Adhering to safe working practices, including compliance with Electrical Permit to Work systems
Conducting road vehicle tests as required
Supporting dealerships in diagnosing and repairing vehicle issues
Act as a Changan vehicle model dealership technician trainer, becoming a model expert through in-house training. Travel to Changan China may be required for training and knowledge transfer. Deliver training workshops at Changan UK to support dealership technicians
Other Features
Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
Must be eligible to work in the UK
If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.