Installation Engineer (Automotive/Electrical)

Location: Bridgetown Warehouse Facility, Barbados

Contract Type: Full-Time (Project-Based – 6 Months minimum contract)

Number of Positions Available: 6

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

Start date: June 2026

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Motivated graduates and final-year students.
• Students completing Automotive Technology programmes.
• CVQ Level 2 or Level 3 holders.

About the Role:

We are seeking skilled Automotive Engineers to join our team and support ongoing and future projects.

This is a technically focused role involving the installation, testing and commissioning of vehicle-mounted technology systems.

The role will be primarily workshop based, with installations conducted at our designated warehouse facility following job specific training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install technology systems onto petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles.
• Fit HMI screens and control units.
• Install and secure power and control cables in accordance with manufacturer standards.
• Conduct pre- and post-installation vehicle inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments (RA).
• Record installation documentation electronically (VIN referenced files).
• Support calibration and system validation test and processes.
• Maintain tools and equipment inventory.
• Work at a target installation rate of 6 vehicles per week (team-based).

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in automotive repair and inspection work.
• Experience installing electrical or electronic equipment into vehicles.
• Strong understanding of 12V vehicle systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams.
• Competent in safe use of tools and workshop equipment.
• Good IT skills for documentation and system testing.
• Strong diligence and a passion to learn.
• Ability to work within structured processes and quality standards.

Suitable Qualifications Include:

• Automotive Engineering Technology.
• Electrical Installation.
• Electronic Engineering Technology.
• Mechatronics.
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics.
• Industrial Electrical Technology.

Applicants should have completed or be completing:

• Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level 2 or 3.
• City & Guilds (Electrical/Automotive).
• Diploma or associate degree in relevant technical discipline.
• Technical Certificate in Automotive or Electrical Studies.

Advantageous Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with CCTV or similar systems.
• Knowledge of CAN bus systems.
• Experience working with hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs).
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Health & Safety knowledge or certification.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Graduate and final-year student of SJPP or equivalent technical institution.
• Practical, hands on skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to follow structured processes.
• Interested in long-term engineering career.

Security & Vetting:

Due to the nature of this project, successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass national security checks prior to appointment.