Car Build Industrial Placement

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Wellbeing programme

On-site gym

Private medical cover

Subsidised food

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK invites a year-in-industry placement in the Car Build department. You will join a cohort of students, contribute to tooling design, process development and documentation, and gain hands-on experience in a technically demanding sport.

From late June 2027 to late July 2028, you will work on-site at our Brackley factory, supported and trained throughout the year while collaborating with multiple functions across the team.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Mechanical/Aero/Motorsports engineering.
• Experience with Solidworks, NX or Fusion 360 for design.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Python.
• Year of study remaining on current course or next course from start.
• Ability to own work, drive projects and work independently.
• Adaptable, proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail with analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and parts packaging for the car build process.
• Service and calibrate department equipment with external suppliers as needed.
• Develop Build processes and improve efficiency.
• Audit Build-related documents for compliance and traceability.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aero/Motorsports engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

Excel

Python

Power BI

Power Automate

Word

Job description

The Role

Brackley, UK

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

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Car Build 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Car Build department is responsible for the assembly of most major components that make up our race cars. As a key member of this team, you will directly support our various departments with a wide range of tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The design of components such as special tooling and parts packaging.
• Servicing and calibration of department equipment (including interaction with outside suppliers).
• Car Build process development.
• The auditing of various Build related documents.

About You

• Have a strong academic background in a Mechanical/Aero/Motorsports engineering discipline.
• Be conversant with Solidworks, Siemens NX, Fusion 360 or similar design software.
• Have confident communication skills.
• Be comfortable with Excel, Word & Python.
• 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 Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence.
• 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.
• Possess an analytical and inquisitive approach.
• Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning.
• Examples of initiative taken to gain practical “hands on” experience.

Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement

• Team working
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Time management
• CAD design
• Build processes
• Excel & Power Bi
• Python, VBA & Power Automate
• Communication

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.

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.

Next Steps

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