Liam Sherwood
Banbury,Oxfordshire
Summary
Competent Electronics Technician experienced in building motorsports wiring harnesses, electronic assemblies, testing and fault finding. Crafts parts with precision, meeting demanding timescales. Strong technical understanding of System 25 harnessing and related components.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Electronics Technician
Aston Martin Formula One Team
Silverstone, Northamptonshire
2024.02 - Current
- Assemble complex wiring harnesses and sensor assemblies to meet build specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers on design projects to ensure seamless integration of components.
- Test and inspection of harnesses during turn-around between events.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs and parts replacements for future reference.
- Employed soldering skills to skilfully assemble and repair PCBs.
- Installing and stripping on-car electronic parts in the factory.
- Provided cover at race and test events, as required.
Wiring Harness Build Technician
HCI Systems Ltd.
Newport, Telford and Wrekin
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Build of harnesses from detailed technical drawings; supplied in-house or from customers.
- Completed ‘first/prototype builds' before progressing onto volume production.
- Ability to build in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks within deadlines, achieving team targets.
Race Team Mechanic
Freelance
- Supported a club racing team running in the 750 Motor Club F1000 Championship.
- Ensured car was presentable and mechanically sound during events.
Hospitality & Customer Service Roles
Varied
2015 - 2023
- Engaged with regular customers to enhance their experience across restaurant, pub, and rental karting venues. Collaborated with coworkers and management to foster a supportive work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Motorsport Engineering
Coventry University
Coventry 2019.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels -
Priestley College
Warrington 2016.09 - 2019.05
GCSEs -
Culcheth High School
Warrington 2011.09 - 2016.05
Skills
- Wiring assembly
- High voltage testing
- Multimeter utilisation
- Electronics standards knowledge
- Technical documentation
- CAD and simulation tools
- Microsoft Office
- Creative software
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Motorsports
- Karting
- Amatuer CFD Analysis
Volunteer Experience
- Formula Student Competition 2018 & 2019
- NCS Programme
- Young Leader with Scouts
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Aston Martin Formula One Team
2024.02 - Current
Wiring Harness Build Technician
HCI Systems Ltd.
2023.07 - 2024.02
Bachelor of Engineering - Motorsport Engineering
Coventry University
2019.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels -
Priestley College
2016.09 - 2019.05
GCSEs -
Culcheth High School
2011.09 - 2016.05
Race Team Mechanic
Freelance
Hospitality & Customer Service Roles
Varied
2015 - 2023