As a team, we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our graduates with a rotation plan that will provide exposure to a breadth of engineering across a range of exciting and challenging projects spanning Formula 1 and Advanced Technology. During your time on the Graduate scheme, dependent on your skills, you may have time in some of the following departments;
Formula One
Calibration and Controls ; Define and deliver calibration and control system innovations that optimise energy flows to achieve the fastest Qualifying & Race laps and deliver outstanding driveability.
Mechatronics and Chassis Engineering; designing new concepts, managing the integration of the Powerunit with the chassis, developing the ERS pack (electronic and mechanical components)
Test Engineering: strive to recreate the racetrack and race-car environment to make each experiment as representative as possible. The Mechanical, Electrical and Dyno Controls Teams design and implement solutions to push the Power Unit and all its sub-systems to their absolute limit, ensuring we deliver world class facilities and testing methodologies before hardware is sent to the track.
Advanced Technology
In Advanced Technology, our mission is to help Mercedes be the technology leader in electric drives, in terms of performance, efficiency and sustainability.
Advanced Technology Software; Define and deliver calibration and control system innovations that deliver best performance, optimal energy deployment and deliver outstanding drivability.
What can we offer you?
We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre. You will be able to see your ideas raced in F1, or powering pioneering road going Mercedes EV prototypes such as the EQXX. You will also have the opportunity to work towards chartered status with the IET and will be assigned a personal mentor who will support you throughout.
Our benefits package includes:
A salary of £33,000pa
Performance bonus
Collective bonus
Company lease car scheme
36 days annual leave
Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
Onsite Gym
A variety of other benefits and staff discounts
What do we need from you?
A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast paced environment
You’ll have a 2.1 degree, or above, in a relevant Software Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related degree.
A strong academic background in relevant A Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Maths or Sciences
An excellent understanding of engineering first principles
Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivation, adaptability and creativity
The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills
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