Electrical Engineering - 12-month Undergraduate Industrial Placement

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering firm is seeking a talented Electrical Engineering Placement Student to assist in designing electrical systems for motorsport vehicles. This opportunity offers hands-on experience alongside world championship-winning engineers, where you will contribute to real projects while gaining a robust foundation for your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree in Electrical, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering.
• Understanding of basic electrical concepts and systems.
• Willingness to travel and support cars on events or tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of electrical systems for vehicles.
• Document internal engineering processes.
• Support onsite car build and troubleshooting.

Skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Basic knowledge of motorsport wiring components

Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree

Job description

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, England

Date Posted: 19th November 2025

Sector: Motorsport

Job Type: Temporary

Reference: MSEEIP1125

At Prodrive, we are committed to continuous innovation. We allow our Industrial Placement students to explore and develop their talents in new ways. We provide you with the opportunity to take risks and learn from different viewpoints. This is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to shaping the future of Motorsport. We know what it takes to win, and we are not afraid to push the boundaries to do so. The pursuit of excellence is what makes us different.

Our current programmes include GT race cars, Dakar and the Rally Raid Championship, and a range of R&D work pioneering sustainable solutions for motorsport in the future. The variety of our challenging and diverse projects is unrivalled and through these placement opportunities, you will work alongside some of the best world‑championship‑winning motorsport engineers in the world. You will be exposed to a breadth and depth of experience that you are unlikely to get anywhere else with genuine responsibility and scope to make a real impact.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineering Placement Student to join our team of engineers developing and supporting electrical &electronic solutions used on our race, rally and road projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of electrical systems both on and off vehicle (harnesses, sensors, control units).
• Creation of Zuken E3 Database components.
• Documentation of internal engineering processes.
• Assist with the build of development wiring harness and bench testing equipment.
• Produce documentation (internal and customer facing) to assist with electrical installations.
• Liaising with other departments and customers to support the build and testing of parts, systems, and vehicles.
• Support onsite car build with troubleshooting of electrical and electronic issues, working through problems methodically.
• Support events (Race and Rally) if required.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering etc.
• Understanding of electrical systems and basic electrical concepts.
• Basic knowledge of motorsport wiring components, tooling and build practices.
• Basic understanding of various communication protocols such as CAN, LIN & Ethernet.
• Fluent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel and support cars on event or test.

Come and make a difference.

If you want to become part of a winning team and if you want to build a fantastic foundation ahead of a career in motorsport, we’d love to hear from you.

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