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 Mechanical Engineer for the ESS Design Team to deliver World Championship winning cars year on year.
Working from our Milton Keynes factory you will work in 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 inverter and DC-DC of our F1 PU to deliver the maximum performance potential to the podium. From initial design studies through to the detailed drawing release of all components within the inverter and DCDC you will lead the mechanical design, manufacturing and fault fixing of the power electronics.
In a rapidly changing regulatory environment, you will be required to apply physics from first principles combined with knowledge of cutting-edge technology to generate world class high voltage control units. To deliver optimum hybrid solutions to the F1 car you must be able to define and assess electrical and thermal implications by specifying simulations, interpreting simulation results, and defining and running tests to validate your designs.
To succeed in this Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Electronics role you will need:
Essential
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A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
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Extensive experience in F1 hybrid power unit design is advantageous but high-performance racing experience is a pre-requisite.
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A high level of Mechanical Engineering competence in both technical and practical applications.
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Experience of clean sheet design from concept to track and a passion for innovation.
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A thorough understanding of hybrid engine design and its contribution to on track performance.
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Proven history of successful fault investigation, containment, and rectification.
Expected
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In-depth knowledge of high voltage and high-power electrical control unit mechanical design.
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An appreciation of electrical design plus stress and thermal analysis.
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Practical test and data analysis experience, to define validation and confirmation test requirements.
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An appreciation of motor control and system level influences on inverter design.
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Proven track record of design for manufacture and design for assembly.
Key Attributes
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Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills is essential.
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Evidenced experience of complex decision making and strategic thinking when faced with imperfect data and challenging timelines.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong cross-departmental relationships.
Mon, 5 Sep 2022