NOP 539 - Technician

ClearMotion is looking for a Vehicle Integration Technician to join our workshop team. You will build, maintain and debug development vehicles and assemblies fitted with ClearMotion’s proactive suspension and seating systems, and support rig and vehicle testing. You will work independently on routine work and alongside engineers to keep our development programs moving.  The work will be a mix of new-product development and customer programs. The role is critical for ClearMotion to push the boundaries of vehicle comfort and performance.  • Recognised qualification in motor vehicle, mechanical or electrical engineering (for example an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), or equivalent practical experience. • Hands-on experience as an automotive, motorsport or development workshop technician. • Experience building, assembling and maintaining vehicles or mechanical/electromechanical assemblies. • Good working knowledge of vehicle suspension and electrical systems, including the ability to diagnose and repair faults. • Confident and safe use of workshop tools and equipment. • Methodical approach, with good record-keeping and attention to detail. • Full driving license.   Preferable Qualifications & Experience  • Experience with prototype or development vehicles in an engineering environment. • Experience with active, semi-active or air suspension systems. • Experience installing vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition equipment. • Experience operating test rigs or dynos. • Fabrication skills such as machining, welding or wiring loom/electronic assembly. • EV / high-voltage vehicle safety training. Domain Aptitude • Apply mechanical and electrical principles (fluid mechanics, pneumatics, electrical circuits) to implement new active suspension vehicle in development enviroments. • Assemble, and build mechanical and electrical hardware to facilitate suspension component testing in-vehicle and on the bench. • Fabricate components needed for testing or vehicle integration. • Execute subcomponent testing on custom test stations that require electrical, software, and mechanical component assembly and maintenance. • Spot patterns in recurring issues and suggest documented process improvements to prevent them. • Choose the correct tool for each job without needing work instructions.   System Comprehension • Understand how changes to vehicle systems (suspension, electrical, interior and so on) affect vehicle-level performance, and identify key components that need careful control to keep vehicles consistent. • Independently debug and assemble basic electrical systems. • Identify ClearMotion’s top-level system assemblies and independently maintain, monitor, and manage them.   Rig Testing • Operate test systems and run test programs on unit test rigs following documented instructions or guidance from senior team members. • Debug test stations using written instructions or guidance from senior team members. • Read test results and identify pass or fail conditions. • Develop new testing methods based on ClearMotion system testing needs.   Workshop Floor Management • Log equipment issues and technical issues from builds and vehicle development in the issue tracking system. • Identify and order replacement and new items as required. • Follow established processes and documentation consistently.   Vehicle Instrumentation & Testing Support • Install instrumentation for objective tests following ClearMotion established procedures, and set up test environments. • Prepare vehicles so they are ready for each test procedure and functioning with no error states. Team Contribution  • Work independently on routine tasks and communicate clearly with engineers and fellow technicians. • Deliver accurate, high-quality work to agreed timescales. • Live ClearMotion’s values: earn and keep the trust of others, make big ideas happen, seek out the unknown, think independently and deliver impeccable design. In addition to a competitive Salary, we have a health plan, alongside an unlimited paid holiday plan so that you can make the most of your time away from work.  We promise to do our best to make being part of the team the ultimate benefit with cutting edge technologies to work on and an environment centered on transparency, trust, action, curiosity, independence and design.