Studentisches Praktikum im Bereich Qualitätsmanagement / Werkstofftechnik

Do you want to help us bring Audi to Formula 1? You can… with an internship or final thesis at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg an der Donau. Join us as we develop the power unit that will drive our racing cars from 2026. 

Our internships and final theses take at least four months and take place full-time on site in Neuburg. In addition to unique insights into the world of motorsport, we offer fair pay and make you part of the team that brings Audi to the pinnacle of motorsports. Audi Formula Racing GmbH is a subsidiary of Audi Sport and was founded in 2022 for the brand's Formula 1 entry. A team of experts who are passionate about developing the power unit will train and support you. 

Our positions are currently scheduled to start in September or October 2025, and to apply we need your current CV, relevant certificates, a certificate of enrollment and, if applicable, the examination regulations from your university as well as a current, official grade abstract. Do you want to be part of our team and help write motorsport history? Then tell us something about yourself in your letter of motivation.

Important to know: Applicants from the EU require a valid identity card/passport; applicants from non-EU countries require a residence permit and, if necessary, a work permit. 

Please note that our final theses are always subject to a confidentiality note and, if necessary, a non-disclosure agreement must also be concluded with the university supervisor.

Within the Quality Management department, we are responsible for the realisation of all qualitative component requirements for the entire F1 Power Unit. This area of responsibility covers the entire life cycle of manufactured components, from the development and testing phase to the analysis after the end of the service life period, or in the event of damage.As an intern, you will be directly involved in the current quality work on the power unit. 
Your tasks will focus on supporting the material engineering team with:

• Damage analyses on components (focus on combustion engines/transmissions)
• Basic material analyses (focus on metallic materials)
• Management and expansion of AFR’s internal material database platform

In addition, you will support our quality team in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and documentation of further Q component tests and analyses.

• Successfully completed basic studies in a technical degree programme specialising in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering or similar
• Basic understanding of quality and processes
• Good IT skills (Office applications)
• Good basic technical understanding
• Basic knowledge of engine/hybrid systems & interest in motorsport
• Goal-orientated, independent and structured way of working
• Strong realisation skills and a high degree of motivation and initiative
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Good knowledge of German or English