Motorsport Customer Support Engineer Placement

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Prodrive is seeking a Customer Support industrial placement student to provide engineering support to Aston Martin Racing and other Prodrive Motorsport programmes both on and between events.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to GT race cars, Dakar and Rally Raid projects, and R&D work focused on sustainable motorsport solutions.

This placement offers genuine responsibility and the chance to impact real-world motorsport programs across international events.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably Motorsport, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrable interest of working trackside within customer racing.
• A desire to travel and experience some of the best motorsport events around the globe.
• A can-do approach with a positive attitude and ability to identify alternative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to customers on events and tests as required.
• Ensure efficient operation of the car and engine by the customer.
• Ensure all car electrical and data systems are properly configured with the latest software and calibration releases.
• Provide technical input to the customer to assist with car setup and strategy.
• Advise the customer to ensure their parts requirement is sufficient to achieve their objectives and advise customer of technical and parts updates.
• Collate and analyse data recorded from the data logger and ensure all data is correctly stored on the severs and share points.
• Prepare pre and post event report, documenting event information highlighting any issues and suggested follow up action.

Skills

Trackside experience

Willing to travel

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (accredited) preferably Motorsport/Mechanical/Electrical

Job description

Prodrive is seeking a Customer Support industrial placement student to provide engineering support to Aston Martin Racing and other Prodrive Motorsport programmes both on and between events.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to GT race cars, Dakar and Rally Raid projects, and R&D work focused on sustainable motorsport solutions.

This placement offers genuine responsibility and the chance to impact real-world motorsport programs across international events.