Technical Operations Student Placement

targetjobs UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains offers multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Technical Operations teams in Milton Keynes. You will be immersed in our state-of-the-art facilities to drive engineering and innovation, contributing to power unit programmes and the 2027 season.

The role involves supporting project planning, BoM creation, and cross-functional collaboration with production and validation teams. A passion for engineering and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate study in Engineering, Science or Technology is required.
• Knowledge of Formula 1 Hybrid Power Units is a plus.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of best practice methods, processes, and tools across departments to improve efficiency and deliver on objectives.
• Lead and support engineering project planning and delivery with detailed hardware requirements and ambitious deadlines.
• Create and maintain structured Bills of Materials (BoMs) to support design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams to provide technical support and drive improvement.
• Gain knowledge of business systems and processes from production to testing to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Engineering degree

Science degree

Technology degree

Education

Undergraduate study in Engineering/Science/Technology

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Technical Operations teams. In these hands-on roles you will be immersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Manufacturing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!

The Technical Operations departments form the backbone of Red Bull Powertrains, providing a single source of truth for end-to-end planning-spanning concept, delivery, and operation of our power unit programmes. Within this, the Planning & Control team creates and manages detailed project plans aligned with business objectives, driving delivery, flagging issues, and challenging priorities to ensure clear alignment of key activities and milestones across the organisation.

A crucial aspect of Technical Operations involves managing component demand, tracking usage, and scheduling parts through our world-class manufacturing and assembly facilities to ensure the right components are delivered at the right time. This requires close collaboration with multiple teams to coordinate the timely delivery of high-quality parts based on priority and production schedules. Red Bull Racing’s Technical Operations also plays a critical role in ensuring power unit performance, reliability, and efficiency throughout the Formula 1 season. The department includes specialised areas such as Engine Build, Sub Assembly, Engine Strip, and ERS Assembly, each vital to the lifecycle of the power unit. Together, these teams ensure our power units are built to the highest standards, race after race.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Support the development and implementation of best practice methods, processes, and tools across departments to improve efficiency, meet project priorities, and deliver on Red Bull Powertrains' objectives.
• Lead and support engineering project planning and delivery, including defining detailed hardware requirements, coordinating fast-paced projects with ambitious deadlines, and ensuring alignment with top-level business goals.
• Create and maintain structured Bills of Materials (BoMs) to support the design, build, and manufacturing processes effectively.
• Collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams across the business to provide technical support, drive continuous improvement, and deliver world-class engineering solutions.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of business systems, processes, and cross-functional interactions from production and validation to testing and reuse to identify areas for improvement and contribute to wider business development initiatives.
• Support the creation of company-wide documentation and onboarding materials, such as communication maps, process manuals, and flowcharts, to improve consistency and support new starters.
• Analyse and report technical data clearly and effectively, preparing documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Gain direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season, with opportunities to contribute to the future success of Red Bull Powertrains on and off the track.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on either an Engineering, Science or Technology degree.
• Good knowledge of Formula 1 Hybrid Power Units.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles.
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through involvement in extra-curricular projects, previous placements, or work experience.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow best practices and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.

The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 2027.

Working at Red Bull Powertrains

About

At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars.