Motorsport Electrical Engineering Placement - 12 Months

Formula Careers; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodrive is seeking an Electrical Engineering Placement Student to join a team developing and supporting electrical and electronic solutions used on race, rally, and road projects.

You will work with experienced engineers on challenging programmes, gaining exposure to real-world engineering tasks and responsibilities within motorsport. This placement offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 CAN, LIN & Ethernet.
• Fluent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel and support cars on event or test.

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.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

CAN/LIN/Ethernet knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree (accredited)

Tools

Zuken E3

Job description

Prodrive is seeking an Electrical Engineering Placement Student to join a team developing and supporting electrical and electronic solutions used on race, rally, and road projects.

You will work with experienced engineers on challenging programmes, gaining exposure to real-world engineering tasks and responsibilities within motorsport. This placement offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced environment.