The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Job Title:
Aerodynamic Test Facilities – Industrial Placement
Reports To:
Head of Aero Test Facilities
Department:
Aero Test Facilities
About the Department:
The Aerodynamic Test Facilities department are responsible for the operation and development of the state-of-the-art Wind Tunnel Facilities within Williams. Our team of multidiscipline engineers actively seek new technology and solutions to continuously improve our testing methodologies to ensure the highest quality experiments and enhance our on-track performance.
Role Overview:
This factory-based role will support our Aero Test Facilities department with both the development of control systems and electronic systems used with the Wind Tunnel as well as carrying out Wind Tunnel Tests in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring the tests are carried out to the highest standard. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the aerodynamic research and development projects in our state-of-the-art facilities and play a part in the continuous improvement of our facility, systems and physical testing to ensure the highest quality experiments and enhance our on-track performance. This role offers exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and applications within the department that are required to be at the front of the technology race and have the best facility on the grid.
Your Responsibilities:
As an Aerodynamic Test Facilities Industrial Placement at Williams, you will:
• Conduct tests on bespoke test rigs and model instrumentation
• Assist with the development of Wind Tunnel Control systems and electronics
• Generate and communicate ideas for improvements to the facility & systems
• Take part in facility maintenance activities
• Run the Wind Tunnel following tests and maintain all associated records
• Review data for quality and present to the Aerodynamicists
• Conduct calibrations of load cells and test equipment
Preferred Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:
• Relevant courses such as Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical and Mechatronics.
• Solid understanding of data analysis tools
• Motorsport experience through internships or personal projects
• Electronics, controls and electromechanical systems experience
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Interest in conducting physical testing
• Knowledge of electronics, controls and electromechanical systems
• Willing to work on theoretical and practical engineering projects
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude to learning and picking up new technologies
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Ability to take initiative and respond quickly and effectively to problems, while working under pressure.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
