Technology Engineering Industrial Placement

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional. Give all. Gain more.

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Technology Engineering Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Technology Engineering Industrial Placement

As a Technology Engineering Industrial Placement student, you will become an integral member of our team, contributing directly to the development and performance of our Formula One car. Working within a fast-paced and innovative engineering environment, you will focus on designing, developing, and improving the hardware used across our state-of-the-art wind tunnel, driver simulators, and dynos, all of which play a critical role in testing, validating, and refining vehicle performance.

You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, designers, and technicians, supporting ongoing design and build activities while gaining exposure to the full engineering lifecycle. From developing detailed mechanical assemblies and producing design documentation, to supporting manufacturing, testing, and installation, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects.

Alongside supporting existing programmes, you will also have the opportunity to take ownership of your own engineering projects from conception through to completion. This will include defining requirements, generating design solutions, managing project timelines, coordinating stakeholders, overseeing build activities, and delivering final outcomes. Through these experiences, you will develop valuable technical, project management, and problem-solving skills while making a meaningful contribution to the technologies that support the performance of our team.

About You

Essential:

• Have a strong background in mechanical engineering or physics-based disciplines and have some knowledge of 3D CAD. Commitment and a focussed approach will be required whilst working in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (*please note that if you will be enrolled on a Master's or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• Have flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with a ‘can do’, ‘team-playing’ attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment.
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges.
• Have keen attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Hands on experience in an engineering environment

It does not matter whether you already have an interest in motorsport or not: we are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find your placement with us a memorable and enriching experience.

Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement

• Real world problem solving.
• Clean sheet design using 3D CAD and simulation tools.
• Project Planning and workload management.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy.

You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Your Application

We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.

Our IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress.

As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.

Next Steps

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months):

Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.

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