Our Team
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has two locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. The planned takeover by AUDI AG turns two teams into a factory team – and you can be part of it.
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.
Join the suspension design team, directly reporting to the suspension design team lead. Our team is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and validating all suspension systems and components of our Formula 1 cars.
The position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
- Take ownership of the end-to-end development of major suspension areas, from initial concept and design through to production and testing, followed by monitoring in-service performance
- Work with major suspension areas including various mechanical systems, structural metallic and composite components, braking systems and aerodynamic/brake duct components
- Design, develop, and optimize suspension systems and components using CAD software ensuring high standards, performance and reliability
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, aerodynamics and vehicle performance, to maximize performance potential
- Specify, design and oversee the development of test equipment and procedures required for testing and validation of systems and components
- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to Research and Development projects
Your profile
- University degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or similar
- Experience in F1, high level motorsport, aerospace, or similar environment, ideally in mechanical or suspension design
- Experience in manufacturing processes including CNC, additive manufacturing and composites
- High Level of Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA 3DExperience is preferred)
- Knowledge of metallic and composite materials
- Understanding F1 technical regulations or those of other FIA competitions
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, motion principles, and suspension kinematics
- High level of self-motivation and drive to meet critical deadlines required for project delivery
- Strong initiative, problem-solving, and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration within design and cross-functional teams
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
- Attention to detail to ensure all design work is accurate before release
- Continuous improvement mindset and a team player approach
- Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites