Entwickler_in für Motormechanik | Engine Development Engineer

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
 
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. 
 
The new team has two locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. The planned takeover by AUDI AG turns two teams into a factory team – and you can be part of it.
 
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.  
 
The position for the Audi F1 Project is at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg (Germany).

In the internal combustion engine development division, you will work on the mechanical development of a high-performance drivetrain. Your task is to develop the maximum performance and efficiency of the engine in one or more sub-areas such as friction power, oil/cooling systems, crank drives, failure analysis and hydraulics while at the same time ensuring the required reliability.

• Optimize friction power for part components and full engines using drag test benches
• Mechanical engineering in the area of oil supply, cooling systems, crank / gear / valve drives, intake/exhaust system and hydraulics for a high-performance racing engine, from concept to deployment on the racetrack.
• Independently plan, perform, and evaluate experiments and endurance tests and functional measurements on engine and component test benches
• Analyze experiment results and failure scenarios as and develop optimization measures
• Develop failure models

• Technical degree in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering (bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, graduate diploma (“Diplom”), or engineering doctorate (“Dr.-Ing.”))
• Several years of professional experience in the area of engine mechanics and friction power optimization as well as testing of high-performance combustion engines
• Broad knowledge of engine technology with excellent expertise in the fields of engine testing, measurement technology, tribology and materials science
• Several years of experience in the area of failure analysis
• Experience in torsional vibration analysis on the engine and drivetrain and strain gage measurements
• Experience in operating engine, component, and friction power test benches
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills as well as a strong sense of responsibility
• Independent and structured working practices
• Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts
• Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites