R&D Test (Chassis Group) Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy drink company in Milton Keynes is seeking an undergraduate engineering student for a one-year placement in their Research and Development Chassis team, starting in summer 2026. The role involves developing CAD skills, producing design drawings, conducting tests, and analyzing results. Candidates should have practical experience and a strong foundation in a Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying towards a Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree with practical experience.
• Must be computer literate and capable of hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop competency in CAD through training.
• Produce detailed design drawings and release them for manufacture.
• Assist in assembly and general laboratory test preparation.
• Conduct component and assembly testing.
• Analyze test results and compile reports.
• Present findings from R&D Chassis Test Department.

Skills

Computer literacy

Hands-on tasks

Education

Studying towards a Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

Red Bull Technology has an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to spend a year in the Research and Development Chassis team. The placement will run from summer of 2026 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.

Based on our Milton Keynes campus, this position will be supporting the Research and Development Chassis Test team, who are responsible for carrying out physical testing on an extensive range of chassis components and assemblies up to full race car.

Candidates wishing to apply for this role should be studying towards a Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree and have a good level of practical experience outside of education. You should be very computer literate but equally capable of performing hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• To develop a good level of competency of CAD through training and practice
• To produce detailed design drawings of R&D Test rig assemblies and release for manufacture
• To assist with component, rig and fixture assembly and general laboratory test preparation
• To play an active role in the day-to-day function of the department, including component and assembly testing to the high standards set and the procedures defined by the department
• To assist with the analysis of test results and compilation of accurate reports detailing the findings of various R&D Tests
• To play an active part in the presentation of the R&D Chassis Test Department

Qualifications

Candidates wishing to apply should be studying towards a Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree and have a good level of practical experience outside of education. You should be very computer literate but equally capable of performing hands-on tasks.

Application information

To apply for this Student Placement, please submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2026. There is a range of benefits associated with the role, including a competitive salary and additional perks.

Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 26th September 2025.

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