INDYCAR Damper Technician - Travel‑Ready Race Tech

Juncoshollinger; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JHR in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Damper Technician to build, service, and test dampers for the Race Team cars. You will participate in damper development and attend post-rig tests with Team 7, bringing precision and a strong hands-on approach.

You will conduct dyno testing, organize components, and assist in damper/spring changes during events, working closely with the Race Engineer to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive damper building, development and testing experience in motorsports.
• Proficient in Dyno testing and software analysis tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Damper Build and Event Preparation: responsible for the build, maintenance and preparation of dampers and damper related components pre/post and during events, as part of the Damper Team.
• Keep up to date inventory on consumable Damper Department items.
• Organize springs/shims for each car and for each session.
• Keep up to date inventory on consumable damper items.
• Dyno testing and validation: conduct Dyno testing and validations, employing analysis software.
• Attend team 7 post rig tests in support of the damper development program
• Work on the timing stand during sessions to propose and execute innovative ideas on damper adjustments and options.
• Adjust and record damper settings and assist with damper/spring changes during the event session.
• Work with Race Engineer to prepare damper/spring options
• Within the engineering group, actively participate in specific projects related to the Damper Department.
• Contribute directly to Car Performance through damper development.

Skills

Damper building

Dyno testing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Dyno software

Analysis tools

Job description

JHR in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Damper Technician to build, service, and test dampers for the Race Team cars. You will participate in damper development and attend post-rig tests with Team 7, bringing precision and a strong hands-on approach.

You will conduct dyno testing, organize components, and assist in damper/spring changes during events, working closely with the Race Engineer to optimize performance.