Offer summary

Qualifications:

Basic training as a designer or mechanical engineer, or technical designer education with relevant experience., Minimum of 2 years professional experience in surface design, preferably in motorsport., Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6/3Dx and knowledge of the GSD workbench., Strong teamwork, organizational skills, and a keen sense of responsibility..

Key responsabilities:

Work as a surface expert within the Aerodynamics department for the Formula 1 project.

Generate and maintain complex surface models using the CATIA 3DExperience CAD system.

Collaborate with aerodynamicists and CFD engineers to improve race car performance.

Develop innovative aerodynamic concept studies and prepare CAD models for CFD calculations.

Job description

Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.

Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.

The new team has three locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Sauber Motorsport Technical Center, UK will be operational this year. The Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

Your mission

Work as surface expert within our Aerodynamics department for the Formula 1 project
Work closely with the aerodynamicists and CFD engineers
Generate complex surface models via the CATIA 3DExperience CAD system as main activity
Continuously maintain and improve the complex and already very sophisticated methodology of the surface models
Improve the aerodynamic performance of a race car in collaboration with Aerodynamicists, other Aero Designers and across departments within a very short lead time
Develop innovative and comprehensive aerodynamic concept studies within the CAD system
Prepare CAD models for CFD calculations and further develop them in collaboration with Aerodynamicists

Your profile

A basic training as designer (technical college) or mechanical engineer (university of applied sciences) or a technical designer education with corresponding professional experience
Work experience in motorsport Formula 1 in similar position would be considered an advantage
A minimum of 2 years professional experience in surface design
Experience in designing complex surface models in CATIA V5/V6/3Dx
Broad and detailed knowledge of the GSD workbench
Good visualization skills and imagination
Good teamwork skills, organizational skills, and keen sense of responsibility
Interested in working in a high-tech environment and fascinated by working in motorsport
Pragmatic and at the same time have a distinctly scientific approach
Someone with a lot of self-motivation, dedicated, creative, result oriented and able to work independently with great attention to detail
Stress-tolerant, persistent, open-minded, innovative and a team player who can focus very well

We are an equal opportunities employer.
As an equal opportunities employer, Sauber Motorsport Technology Center, UK is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Sauber Motorsport Technology Center, UK.

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