Electrical Draughtsman/Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description:
We have an opportunity for an individual to join a small team within the Test Engineering & Electronics department. The chosen candidate will work on a variety of projects to support and maintain both multiple engineering programmes and our test facilities, to generate drawings, schematics and engineering documentation. You will be working closely with design engineers and electrical workshop staff to produce all the documentation required for prototype and series production harnesses, sensor and actuator assemblies.
This role will require you to be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations and requirements.
The Role:
- Generate wiring schematics and physical loom drawings using AutoCAD and or Unigraphics in conjunction with project engineers.
- Generate Excel based pin-out tables.
- Generate schematics and drawings of electrical assemblies and piece parts using AutoCAD and/or Unigraphics.
- Generate assembly instructions and test procedures in conjunction with project engineers.
- Generate dyno/rig schematics (electrical & mechanical) documentation to support test engineering.
- Generate, update and maintain BOMs for electrical products & dyno support.
- Generate, update and maintain process and assembly procedural documentation for Electronics products.
- Manufacture, test, inspection and servicing of production and prototype wiring looms, sensors and actuators across all projects and test installations as required.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
Candidate Profile:
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Unigraphics.
- PC Literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel.
- Qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant engineering subject.
- The ability to balance working on multiple projects simultaneously and to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to learn new disciplines and expand their skill set.
- Conversant with wiring harness assembly to military or motorsport specifications, familiar with Auto-Sport, Military and automotive connectors and Raychem 25 products.
- Previous experience of motorsport harness design or having the relevant drafting skills plus a background in engine sensor and harness manufacture, test and repair is highly desirable.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Draughtsman/Technician roles across Cosworth's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,483 - £30,167 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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