Product Development & Applications Technician (1055)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a practical and technically skilled Product Development & Applications Technician to join an industry leader in vehicle safety and automotive electronics. Based in Kent with regular UK travel, this hands-on role focuses on testing, installing, and optimising advanced vehicle safety systems across commercial and HGV applications. Perfect for a technician or engineer with experience in automotive electrical systems, this position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that's shaping the future of road safety within a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.

Location: Kent, UK (Primarily office-based with UK-wide travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Automotive / Vehicle Electronics / Engineering

Overview

A leading engineering organisation within the vehicle safety and automotive technology sector is looking for a Product Development & Applications Technician to join their expanding technical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on technician or engineer from an automotive background (ideally with HGV experience), who enjoys working on real-world product applications, installations, and field testing.

The successful candidate will support the development and testing of cutting-edge electronic safety products, with a particular focus on how these systems are installed and integrated into vehicles across a wide range of commercial applications.

The Role

Working closely with product development teams, the technician will provide practical input to the design, testing, and application of new vehicle safety technologies. You'll play a key part in improving product integration and installation processes, helping reduce time and cost for end users while enhancing performance and reliability.

Although the role is primarily office/workshop-based, it involves regular UK site visits, including trials on customer vehicles and testing in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical product testing, evaluation, verification, and validation.
• Provide expert input on vehicle integration and practical installation challenges.
• Lead or support installation and configuration of systems on vehicles during development trials.
• Recommend product or documentation improvements to enhance real-world usability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust application solutions.

Key Tasks

• Benchmarking, teardown, and analysis of vehicle safety systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of system issues in both lab and vehicle environments.
• Electrical and mechanical prototyping and modifications.
• Participate in engineering reviews and project meetings.
• Deliver technical support and training both remotely and in-person.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working hands-on with vehicle electrical systems, ideally HGV or commercial vehicles.
• Confident in installation and fault-finding of automotive electronics.
• Basic understanding of analogue/digital circuits and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and standard workshop equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and common desktop applications.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused and practical, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work flexibly when needed.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Full UK driving licence required.