Formula One is a high-tech world of fast paced innovation and engineering excellence, and its industry leading standards are not just limited to the pit lane. Whilst Red Bull Technology designs, manufactures, assembles and develops a championship-winning Formula One car week on week, its sister business and high performance vehicle engineering division, Red Bull Advanced Technologies, is applying expert engineering, design, technology, simulation and production capabilities to other sectors.
From hot air balloons to bikes to boats, Red Bull Advanced Technologies takes the same tools, techniques and methods used in F1, the world’s fastest development cycle, to engineering challenges across land, sea and air, and at blistering pace.
Red Bull Advanced Technologies: We envision, conceptualise, create and deliver effective solutions.
Job Description
Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is a dynamic hub of innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries across land, sea, and air. Our project portfolio is unparalleled. Beyond the groundbreaking RB17 Hypercar and the Red Bull-commissioned submarine, we actively partner with the KTM Moto GP Team and collaborate with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their America’s Cup campaign.
Drawing on Formula One expertise and precision Red Bull Advanced Technologies are constantly elevating performance to new heights, and the recently announced RB17 two-seat Hypercar is set to be the ultimate on-track driving experience pushing design and technical boundaries far beyond what has previously been imagined.
We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operation of a variety of test rigs, create plans for forthcoming tests and to plan servicing and maintenance of the facilities in conjunction with the Principal Engineer and Test Engineer.
Key Responsibilities of a Senior R&D Engineer:
- To assist the Design Office engineers and managers to define test requirements and suitable test facilities and to assist with test procedure definition.
- To assist with the design, procurement and build of test rigs to meet the identified test objectives
- To take responsibility for running of test programmes and/or delegate to the Test Engineer.
- To write and/or approve reports following test programmes including complex and/or safety critical tests.
- To represent the department in various meeting such as the Projects Meetings, ensuring effective two-way communication is upheld.
- To take overall responsibility for the functionality of the equipment in the department, ensuring that it is fit for purpose and that scheduled maintenance, servicing and calibration is identified in a timely manner.
- To support the creation of product, system and component test and validation plans
- To continuously monitor our performance and requirements and where necessary suggest improvements.
To be successful, you will:
- Have previous experience within a state-of-the-art component testing within, Gearbox sub-components and assemblies, Hydraulic systems, Oil systems or Brake systems
- Have Experience of Dyno or Test Rig/Facility projects from initial requirements through to concept design, build, commissioning, and testing
- Be educated to degree level within an Engineering discipline or equivalent
- Possess experience within control software such as PUMA, CADET, MTS Flextest, System Monitor, etc, as well as Data analysis experience using tools such as Concerto, ATLAS, MATLAB, VBA etc.
At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we offer more than just a job. Beyond competitive salaries, our comprehensive benefits package includes private health care, life assurance, and a company-contributed pension scheme. You’ll also enjoy perks like an on-site gym, fitness classes, daily food allowance, free barista style hot drinks, and of course, lots of Red Bull to keep you firing on all cylinders!
Job Posting End DateFri, 4 Oct 2024