After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
We have a new opportunity to be part of the Electronics team in the role of Electrical Technician.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be involved in the prototyping, production and servicing/repair of race harnesses, electrical assemblies, sensors and electronic units.
- The successful candidate is likely to have a number of years’ experience in the manufacture of wiring harnesses, electrical assemblies and the associated test/support equipment in a motorsport environment.
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the electrical installations and the development of the production processes/documentation used to manufacture parts. Some car build and track support experience would be an advantage
- The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their ability to follow the defined processes to manufacture parts to the required quality level within tight deadlines, be able to respond quickly to new requirements in a dynamic environment and work well as part of a team.
The successful candidate must have the following attributes
- Minimum of 5 years wiring harness protoyping/manufacture
- Previous experience in a similar role in a motorsport environment
- Experience of set up and use of harness tester, preferably Cirris
- Experience of assembly/rework of electrical components such as test equipment, rigs, panels, motors, etc
- Experience of circuit board assembly with surface mount components would be an advantage
- Experience of service/calibration of sensors, actuators, etc
- Have a good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, drawing, PC software packages, etc
- Strong problem solving skills
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment
- Posses commitment and proven reliability
- Be enthusiastic and versatile
- Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, Health & Safety
The standard hours are 8.30-5.30
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.