Structural Analysis Engineer
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an engaged and innovative Structural Analysis Engineer in the Mechanical Design group.
Reporting to one of the Lead Structural Design Engineers you will create and deliver ‘Right First Time’ engineering solutions that make a tangible contribution to the team success.
You will work collaboratively as part of a design group, applying your thoughtful and curious nature to a range of stimulating challenges to meet the increasing demand and requirements across a range of disciplines. Our focus is the Formula One Team but this role will also offer exposure to Applied Science, where we leverage the best motorsport technologies for our customers across the domains of land, sea, and air.
Key Accountabilities (Duties):
Delivery of optimum race-car parts and assemblies in collaboration with Mechanical Design Engineers.
The structural analysis of car and test rig components/assemblies to the required standards making use of both finite element and hand calculations.
Close collaboration and teamwork with other engineering departments to achieve car performance and reliability goals and objectives.
Maintaining accurate documentation through the design process in the form of reports including FE results and supporting calculations.
Supporting the components and assemblies assigned to you through the various stages of life, from inception and design through lab testing and in-service life.
Supporting the race team during occasional race weekends and track-test events.
Supporting engineering activities outside of motorsport as part of our Applied Science programmes.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
An engineering degree (2:1 minimum grade) with experience in a high-performance engineering industry.
A knowledge of Motorsport Engineering would be advantageous.
Thorough understanding of finite element and hand calculation methods.
Knowledge in fatigue, non-linear material behaviour and contact analysis would be preferable.
Good demonstrable experience in FEA packages Hyperworks and Abaqus (FE-Safe, nCode or FemFat a plus).
Knowledge in composite materials and FE modelling would be an advantage.
Communication and collaboration skills needed to thrive in our exceptional, diverse, no-blame environment.
An ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with all members of the organisation.
Experience of 3DX design is of benefit as well as proficiency in Excel.
Experience with optimisation software like Optistruct, Tosca or Genesis would be highly beneficial.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.
Online Testing:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete the following test (if you have not completed them within the last 6 months)
