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 to be a part of our expanding Power Unit engineering team. Our open, dynamic environment ensures that everyone can make a valuable contribution and we are looking for a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Power Unit ESS Design Team to deliver World Championship winning cars year on year.
Working from our Milton Keynes factory you will work within the ESS Design Team within the Concept and Hybrid Mechanical Department of Red Bull Powertrains. You will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of the various tools, fixtures and test jigs needed for the ESS design. As part of the ESS design team you will work on various projects covering all aspect of mechanical engineering on the ESS, from high voltage battery cells, to power electronics through to composite design.
In a rapidly changing regulatory environment, you will be required to apply engineering from first principles and knowledge of cutting-edge technology to generate world class solutions.
Essentials to succeed in this Junior Mechanical Design Engineer role:
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A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
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Experience in F1 hybrid power unit design, high-performance racing or other cutting-edge industry experience is advantageous.
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A high level of Mechanical Engineering competence in both technical and practical applications.
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A passion for innovation, a can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills is essential.
Key Requirements:
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Knowledge of tooling and test rig design including composite part tooling.
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Practical test and data analysis experience, in order to define validation and confirmation test requirements.
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An appreciation of R+D testing and its importance within the development process.
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Understanding of electrical design plus structural and thermal analysis.
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An appreciation of design for manufacture and design for assembly.
Key Attributes
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong cross-departmental relationships.
Mon, 5 Sep 2022