R&D Test Placement

by Red Bull Technology Limited

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Deadline: 22nd October 2017
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Location: South East
City: Milton Keynes

About Red Bull Technology

For many fans of Formula One the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon, but this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. Formula One is a team sport in a very literal sense, we win and lose together – That's why We Love What We Do.

Located in Milton Keynes, Red Bull Technology is responsible for designing and manufacturing the Team's Formula One Cars. We cover many areas of engineering, including Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Simulation, Mechanical Structures, Transmission, Composites, Hydraulics, Electronics, Production Engineering, Control Systems, R&D and Data Management. 

R&D Test Placement

Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for Industrial Placement positions within the following areas:

  • R&D Test – Chassis Group
  • R&D Test – Drivetrain Group

Candidates wishing to apply for these roles should be studying towards a Mechanical/Automotive Engineering Degree and have a good level of practical experience outside of education. You should be very computer literate but equally capable of performing hands-on tasks.

The placements will be for one year duration, commencing Summer 2018.

R&D Test – Chassis Group

The key accountabilities of this role are:

  • To develop a good level of competency of CAD through training and practice
  • To produce detailed design drawings of R&D Test rig assemblies and release for manufacture
  • To assist with component, rig and fixture assembly and general laboratory test preparation
  • To play an active role in the day-to-day function of the department, including component and assembly testing to the high standards set and the procedures defined by the department
  • To assist with the analysis of test results and compilation of accurate reports detailing the findings from R&D Chassis Testing
  • To play an active part in the presentation of the R&D Chassis Test Departments

R&D Test – Drivetrain Group

The key accountabilities of this role are:

  • To develop into playing an active role in the day-to-day function of the department, assisting with the mechanical, electronic and software based aspects of dyno preparation and operation.
  • To complete dyno based gearbox component and assembly testing to the high standards set out by Red Bull Technology and the procedures defined by the R&D Test department.
  • To utilise trackside data monitoring and control systems in conjunction with the test rigs.
  • To assist with the analysis of results and compilation of accurate reports detailing the findings from R&D Drivetrain Testing.
  • To develop CAD competency using NX through training and practice, such that detailed design drawings of Drivetrain test rig fixtures and assemblies can be released for manufacture.
  • To play an active part in the presentation of the R&D Drivetrain Test Departments

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