Technology Engineering Industrial Placement

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Wellbeing programme

Subsidised food

Private medical cover

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley is offering a year‑in‑industry placement within the Technology Engineering Department. You will design, develop, and improve hardware for wind tunnels, driver simulators, and dynos, working closely with experienced engineers and technicians.

You will own engineering projects from conception to completion, gaining hands‑on experience across the full lifecycle and developing technical and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical engineering or physics-based disciplines.
• Familiar with 3D CAD tools.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve hardware for wind tunnel, simulators, and dynos.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians across the lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

One year remaining on course

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Role

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Technology Engineering Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

Brackley, UK

By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Technology Engineering Industrial Placement student, you will become an integral member of our team, contributing directly to the development and performance of our Formula One car. Working within a fast-paced and innovative engineering environment, you will focus on designing, developing, and improving the hardware used across our state-of-the-art wind tunnel, driver simulators, and dynos, all of which play a critical role in testing, validating, and refining vehicle performance.

You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, designers, and technicians, supporting ongoing design and build activities while gaining exposure to the full engineering lifecycle. From developing detailed mechanical assemblies and producing design documentation, to supporting manufacturing, testing, and installation, you will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of projects.

Alongside supporting existing programmes, you will also have the opportunity to take ownership of your own engineering projects from conception through to completion. This will include defining requirements, generating design solutions, managing project timelines, coordinating stakeholders, overseeing build activities, and delivering final outcomes. Through these experiences, you will develop valuable technical, project management, and problem‑solving skills while making a meaningful contribution to the technologies that support the performance of our team.

About You

Essential

• Have a strong background in mechanical engineering or physics-based disciplines and have some knowledge of 3D CAD. Commitment and a focussed approach will be required whilst working in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (*please note that if you will be enrolled on a Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• Have flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with a ‘can do’, ‘team-playing’ attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment.
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges.
• Have keen attention to detail.

Desirable

• Hands on experience in an engineering environment

It does not matter whether you already have an interest in motorsport or not: we are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find your placement with us a memorable and enriching experience.

Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement

• Real world problem solving.
• Clean sheet design using 3D CAD and simulation tools.
• Project Planning and workload management.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back.

• competitive salary
• generous joining bonus
• world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym)
• delicious, subsidised food
• private medical cover

all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy.

You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.