Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician

Changan UK R&D Centre is hiring an Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician in Birmingham. The role involves supporting product development, vehicle testing, and technical issue resolution. Key responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle fleet, training dealership technicians, and conducting diagnostics on EV systems. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and necessary qualifications. The position is full-time and primarily based in Birmingham, with some travel required.

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.