F1 Garage Technician & Pit Equipment Specialist

Audi Revolut F1 Team; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking a proactive Garage Technician to support the preparation, operation, and maintenance of garage infrastructure, fuel systems, pit equipment, and related assets at race events in Hinwil, Switzerland. The role requires hands-on technical work, strict adherence to SOPs, and teamwork under high-pressure race conditions.

The position is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, with responsibilities spanning garage prep, pit gantry maintenance, and track operations.

Qualifications

• Complete all mandatory physical, mental, safety, and procedural training required by the company.
• Work accurately, methodically, and to a consistently high standard of quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and colleagues, providing updates on progress and raising any issues that may affect assigned tasks.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to team objectives both at the factory and at race events.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and be open to new ideas, processes, and working methods.
• Drive team vehicles, including the van allocated to the car crew, as required.
• Undertake additional track operations duties as directed by management.
• Maintain the highest standards of preparation, checking, and attention to detail to minimise avoidable errors and ensure equipment reliability.
• Promptly identify, report, and help resolve faults and reliability concerns.
• Reliable and dependable under pressure, while also being team-oriented and collaborative.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Professional attitude and work ethic.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Attend race events throughout the season and work under the direction of the Chief Mechanic and Lead Garage Technician.
• Prepare, assemble, maintain, operate, and pack down the garage and associated equipment at race events and in Hinwil.
• Support garage setup and event preparation activities as required.
• Prepare the grid trolley in accordance with the approved packing list and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and maintain garage wheel guns before all on-track sessions.
• Support the Tyre Technician and assist with the monitoring and management of consumable stock levels.
• Promptly report any damaged or defective parts and equipment, ensuring faults are recorded on the reliability tracking system.
• Prepare and maintain the pit stop gantry for each race event.
• Ensure all required pit stop equipment, including wheel guns, jacks, and support equipment, is available, serviceable, and correctly configured.
• Maintain effective communication with the pit stop team in Hinwil and report any equipment issues or reliability concerns throughout the event.
• Complete all required checks and sign off the gantry prior to each session to ensure full operational readiness.
• Inspect and service wheel guns and associated equipment following pit stop practice sessions and free practice sessions.
• Perform assigned pit crew duties at all events.
• Participate fully in pit stop practice sessions, training activities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend gym and physical conditioning sessions with the pit crew.
• Take part in training and development programmes organised by the Med-Ex team.
• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and preparation of AF equipment in Hinwil.
• Prepare equipment for event pack-up and freight movements.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of race trucks and freight shipments.
• Support equipment inventory management, storage, and organisation within the factory.

Job description

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking a proactive Garage Technician to support the preparation, operation, and maintenance of garage infrastructure, fuel systems, pit equipment, and related assets at race events in Hinwil, Switzerland. The role requires hands-on technical work, strict adherence to SOPs, and teamwork under high-pressure race conditions.

The position is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, with responsibilities spanning garage prep, pit gantry maintenance, and track operations.