Energy Recovery System (ERS) Build Placement

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About Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd

Do you want a career where you work on projects that push the boundaries of your creativity and technical capabilities? Where your passion can help to push the boundaries of science and technology on the Formula 1 race track and the road?

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we are responsible for the simulation, design, manufacture, assembly, testing and racing of the World Championship winning Formula 1 Hybrid Power Units used by the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team. Our state of the art Hybrid Power Unit powered the Silver Arrows to win the Formula 1 World Constructors Championships in 2014, 2015 and 2016. We are also proud to supply power units to the Force India and Williams Martini Racing teams. In addition to this, we are also leading the transfer of state-of-the-art Formula 1 technology into the revolutionary Mercedes AMG Road Car “Project One”.

Energy Recovery System (ERS) Build Placement

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains our 12 month ERS Build programme will tap into your passion and determination to win, giving you a real opportunity to contribute to our success story. You will be an integral part of our Engineering Team, and using your practical engineering skills you will be expected to overcome challenges relating to the assembly of our Championship Winning Hybrid Power Unit.

We are looking for two students to join our Energy Recovery System (ERS) Build Placement scheme.

The ERS Build team is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about bringing engineering designs to life, and are responsible for putting together the energy recover system to ensure on track performance, working on the rapid delivery of our ERS Hybrid Systems to our works team; Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1, as well as our customer teams; Force India, and Williams Racing. In addition to this, we are also developing pioneering technology for the revolutionary Mercedes AMG Hybrid road car ‘Project One’.

As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our Placement Students with a rotation plan which will provide exposure to a breadth of engineering. To do this you will have the following;

• Access to our latest designs, giving you exposure to F1 Engineering drawings and CAD models of real products
• Direct involvement in the complex assembly of high voltage race modules as well as your own projects working on the continuous development of the build processes
• Involvement in the complete product build processes, engaging with our team to suggest solutions for improvement
• The scope to work on both mechanical and electronic or hybrid products, developing your knowledge of the products and interactions
• See how ERS Build interacts cross functionally with other departments to enable us to be successful at the track

What can we offer you?

We offer our ERS Build Placement Students the opportunity to work in a state of the art Research and Development centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the industry’s best engineers. You will be set targets aimed at perfecting your Electrical / Mechatronics practical skills, as well as being given the opportunity to take these skills and apply them to concept design. By the end of your 12 month placement you will have an excellent understanding of the full product life cycle from concept design through to testing.

Our benefits package includes:

• Starting salary of £17, 000
• Podium bonus – based on F1 results
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• 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 be on track to achieve a 2:1, or above, in a relevant Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics degree
• Evidence of practical engineering skills from either University or outside hobbies/interests
• Adaptability, as no two days are the same, when there are pressures to be race ready
• High resilience as an excellent work ethic is key to our success
• Strong communication skills
• A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

What to do next:

• Submit your on-line application and CV
• Complete on-line psychometric testing
• Finally, if your application is successful you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. Assessment centre’s will take place between December 2017 – February 2018
• If successful your scheme will start on Monday 3rd September 2018

All hiring will be complete by the end of February 2018. Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.

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