Intern Gearbox Composite Design

Raceforce Global; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team in Hinwil, Switzerland, offers an internship in the Gearbox Composite Design group. You will assist with design, modelling and packaging of gearbox components while developing practical skills in a world-class motorsport environment.

This on-site role provides immersion in high-performance engineering culture and cross-functional collaboration. You will work on CAD models, drawings and documentation, support tooling design and participate in reliability and quality

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, or Advanced Composite Materials.
• Interest in composite structures, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Can-do attitude and adaptability.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software and design tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to apply academic knowledge to practical tasks.
• Collaborative with eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day engineering activities within the Gearbox Composite Design team.
• Assist with design and packaging of components for gearbox primary structure.
• Prepare and update CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Design manufacturing tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on component integration and packaging activities.
• Support component validation through testing, analysis and research.
• Take responsibility for reliability and quality investigations.
• Contribute to design & engineering reviews, reports and presentations.

Skills

CAD software

Analytical skills

Problem solving

English communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Mechanical intuition

Initiative

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (pursuing)

Motorsport Engineering

Composite Materials knowledge

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Join Our Team

We are the Audi Revolut F1® Team.

Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship since Audi's entry into the sport in 2026.

The team is based across three strategic locations. The power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany, while the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland. Complementing these operations, the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester provides a foothold in the heart of Motorsport Valley, enabling direct access to top Formula 1 talent and key strategic partners.

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.

This vacancy for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland.

Your mission

• Supporting day-to-day engineering activities within the Gearbox Composite Design team.
• Assisting with the design and packaging of components related to the gearbox primary structure.
• Preparing and updating CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Undertaking the design of manufacturing tooling.
• Collaborating with engineering teams on component integration and packaging activities.
• Supporting component validation through testing, analysis and research.
• Taking responsibility of reliability and quality investigations.
• Contributing to design & engineering reviews, reports and presentations.

Your profile

• Currently studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, Advanced(Composite) Materials or a related discipline.
• Must have an interest in composite structures, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Possess a ‘Can Do’ attitude and be adaptable to changing circumstances
• Basic knowledge of CAD software and other engineering design tools.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical engineering tasks.
• Collaborative approach with an eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to manage own time and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Eligibility Criteria

• You have the right to work in Switzerland
• You must be enrolled in a study programme and expect to graduate no earlier than three months before the end of your internship.
• You are available to work on-site in Hinwil, Switzerland for the full duration of the programme
• You are available to start the programme on 01.03.2027

Application Criteria

To ensure a fair review process, please submit only one application. If duplicate applications are received, only the first submission will be considered. Should you need to make any changes after applying, please respond to your confirmation email and our recruitment team will assist you.

Application Process

Applications close on 16.11.2026 at 23:00 CET.

Interviews will take place in December, with final outcomes expected by the end of January.

Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to provide individual feedback.

We appreciate the time and effort invested in every application. However, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

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