Facilities Engineering Placement

by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd

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Deadline: 31st December 2017
Salary: £17,000
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Location: East Midlands
City: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

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”.

Facilities Engineering Placement

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we offer a 12 month Facilities Placement programme which will tap into your passion and determination, giving you a real opportunity to contribute to our success story.

The Facilities team are responsible for supporting the entire business, ensuring that the site facilities support the delivery of both minor and major mechanical projects. From the infrastructure of the test cells to projects such as solar power, we ensure that our state of the art technology centre has the facilities to support our varying business needs.

As a Facilities Placement Student you will have exposure to the entire project management process, including the implementation of mechanical and electrical systems, civils and controls. You will be given autonomy to troubleshoot, propose and deliver appropriate, value added solutions within tight deadlines, and you will utilise your design skills by amending or creating infrastructure drawings. You will have ownership of specific projects from project plan creation through to the distribution of the project and you will assist managers in the collection of data which will be centric to project delivery.

What can we offer you?

We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Research and Development centre, being involved in exciting projects alongside some of Formula 1’s best engineers. We can offer you the opportunity to work and learn with a specialist team, working on business critical projects and liaising cross-functionally to deliver your objectives.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Salary of £17,000pa
  • 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
  • To be on track for a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree for example Mechanical or Civil engineering
  • Previous experience working with AutoCAD 2D, mechanical/electrical/control understanding or similar
  • A collaborative style which will enable you to effectively challenge convention, offering solutions that are resourceful and appropriate
  • A pride in the quality of the projects you deliver, ensuring that every detail is considered and presented in a methodical, conscientious and professional manner
  • Great organisational skills with the ability to deliver within strict deadlines
  • Enthusiasm and a genuine passion for what we do
  • A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

What to do next:

  • Submit you on-line application and CV
  • Line Manager review
  • 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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