For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.
Job Description
Red Bull Powertrains have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to spend a year as part of the Validation and Testing Group (Methodology and Support). The placements will run from summer of 2025 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.
Based on our Milton Keynes campus, this position will be supporting Red Bull Powertrains which is the latest company to be formed at our state-of-the-art campus. You will be responsible for supporting the physical testing on an extensive range of powertrain components to full vehicles with electrified powertrain, maximising the effect the group has on the success of the team.
Candidates wishing to apply for this role should be studying towards a Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Engineering degree and be able to demonstrate practical experience outside of education. You should be very computer literate but equally capable of performing hands-on tasks.
The key accountabilities are:
- To develop into playing an active role in the day-to-day function of the team, assisting with the mechanical, electronic, and software-based aspects of dyno preparation and operation.
- Designing and implementing upgrade projects on our test rigs/dynos for complete powertrain: PU’s, gearboxes, subsystems and single components.
- Integrating equipment and instrumentation to our dyno data acquisition, monitoring and control systems.
- Developing CAD competency using NX, to complete design of parts for manufacture. Our wide ranging projects include aspects of electrical loom, mechanical, and PCB design.
- Hands on physical build, implementation of projects, upgrades and designed assemblies
- Analysing PU and Dyno Data for fault finding where necessary
- To play an active part in the presentation of the test department
Key Attributes of the successful candidate:
- Positive, can-do, attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to follow best practice and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment
- Hands-on approach to problem solving
- Ability to logically and methodically investigate faults and failures
- A solid background in Automotive Electronics would be advantageous.
The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2025. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!
Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 20th September 2024.
Sat, 21 Sept 2024