Gearbox Track Engineer (Race Team at Audi Motorsport AG, Hinwil)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Neuburg an der Donau

Unser Team

Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.

The new team has three locations. The Motorsport Competence Center of Audi in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Formula 1 factory of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Audi Motorsport Technology Center, UK, is in its launch phase and growing continuously. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations.

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.

The position for the Audi F1 Project is to be filled at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland).

Deine Aufgaben

Become part of the Powertrain Race Team! Travel worldwide and participate in trackside operations!

Autonomous real-time data analysis, telemetry evaluation, and reliability investigations of racing quick-shift gearboxes/cassettes, high-pressure hydraulic systems, and the clutch at the trackside
Prediction, allocation, and monitoring of component mileage to ensure safe and efficient usage during race and test events
Continuous improvement and optimization of work processes at the racetrack in close coordination with the race team on track and the design and workshop teams
Troubleshooting of components and the overall system in close collaboration with the design and workshop teams
Identifying and documenting issues as well as during testing and racing operations of the components in close collaboration with the design and workshop teams
Support the management of logistics and shipments between factory and trackside to guarantee timely availability of components, equipment and materials
Creation and coordination of mechanical job lists and car specification instructions to ensure accurate execution of all technical operations
Test engineering activities including validation, calibration, and characterization of quick-shift gearboxes/cassettes, high-pressure hydraulic systems, and the clutch at the trackside
Thinking and acting solution-oriented and communicating calculated risks

Dein Profil

Degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical field with professional experience in motorsport (ideally trackside)
In-depth technical expertise in powertrain systems (ideally F1 gearboxes)
Solid knowledge in data analysis and evaluation
Understanding of the driving dynamics and key influencing parameters of the powertrain including brake-by-wire and a controllable differential
Experience with McLaren Applied Atlas and vTAG
Good MS-Office skills as well as SAP and Jira Know-How are advantages
Highly motivated, reliable, and solution-oriented personality
Excellent creative thinking and manual skills
Experience in working in a high paced environment and under pressure
Openness and capability to learn and develop new competencies hands-on
Resilient personality and strong team player willing to work under difficult working conditions around the world with high flexibility to work on weekends
Full professional proficiency in English and a willingness to learn a basic level of German

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Über uns

Wir sind ein Arbeitgeber der Chancengleichheit.

Wir schätzen Vielfalt und verpflichten uns, ein integratives Umfeld für alle Mitarbeitenden zu schaffen und begrüßen ausdrücklich die Bewerbung von Menschen mit Behinderung. Wir freuen uns darauf, Deine Bewerbung zu prüfen und Dich als Voll-/oder Teilzeitmitglied des Teams in unser Streben nach Spitzenleistungen in der Formel 1 aufzunehmen.

Our Team

Your Mission

Become part of the Powertrain Race Team! Travel worldwide and participate in trackside operations!

Autonomous real-time data analysis, telemetry evaluation, and reliability investigations of racing quick-shift gearboxes/cassettes, high-pressure hydraulic systems, and the clutch at the trackside
Prediction, allocation, and monitoring of component mileage to ensure safe and efficient usage during race and test events
Continuous improvement and optimization of work processes at the racetrack in close coordination with the race team on track and the design and workshop teams
Troubleshooting of components and the overall system in close collaboration with the design and workshop teams
Identifying and documenting issues as well as during testing and racing operations of the components in close collaboration with the design and workshop teams
Support the management of logistics and shipments between factory and trackside to guarantee timely availability of components, equipment and materials
Creation and coordination of mechanical job lists and car specification instructions to ensure accurate execution of all technical operations
Test engineering activities including validation, calibration, and characterization of quick-shift gearboxes/cassettes, high-pressure hydraulic systems, and the clutch at the trackside
Thinking and acting solution-oriented and communicating calculated risks

Your Profile

Degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical field with professional experience in motorsport (ideally trackside)
In-depth technical expertise in powertrain systems (ideally F1 gearboxes)
Solid knowledge in data analysis and evaluation
Understanding of the driving dynamics and key influencing parameters of the powertrain including brake-by-wire and a controllable differential
Experience with McLaren Applied Atlas and vTAG
Good MS-Office skills as well as SAP and Jira Know-How are advantages
Highly motivated, reliable, and solution-oriented personality
Excellent creative thinking and manual skills
Experience in working in a high paced environment and under pressure
Openness and capability to learn and develop new competencies hands-on
Resilient personality and strong team player willing to work under difficult working conditions around the world with high flexibility to work on weekends
Full professional proficiency in English and a willingness to learn a basic level of German

Auf diese Stelle bewerben

About us

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team as part/or full-time employee in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.

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