Materials Engineering Placement
Role Overview
The placement student will work with specialist engineers across Formula 1 and Advanced Technology to help improve power units.
The role focuses on how material structures and properties support performance and manufacturing feasibility.
The student will contribute to materials technologies for hybrid power unit performance and durability.
Key Skills for This Role
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Placement role
The placement student will work with specialist engineers across Formula 1 and Advanced Technology to help improve power units.
The role focuses on how material structures and properties support performance and manufacturing feasibility.
The student will contribute to materials technologies for hybrid power unit performance and durability.
Responsibilities
- Manage an individual materials research and development project.
- Develop materials characterization skills through hands-on access to a variety of equipment.
- Contribute to work on materials structures and properties, performance, durability, and manufacturing feasibility.
Candidate requirements
- Be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree or above in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related degree.
- Have a strong academic background in relevant A-level disciplines, such as mathematics or sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of engineering first principles and practical hands-on experience complementing academic studies.
- Bring excellent communication skills, adaptability, creativity, and a strong desire to solve problems and develop technical knowledge.
Compensation and benefits
- The advertised salary is £30,000; the source does not specify its pay cadence.
- Benefits include a collective bonus, company lease car scheme, 36 days of annual leave, pension scheme, onsite gym, and other benefits and discounts.
Selection process
- Submit an online application, CV, and covering letter; shortlisted candidates may be invited to an assessment centre in November 2027.
- The scheme is expected to start in August or September 2027, with the specific date confirmed in the contractual offer.
- An interview travel bursary may be available to applicants who need financial support to attend assessment centres or interviews.
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