Engine Development Engineer Failure Analysis

Our Team Welcome to the Audi F1 Project. Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has three locations. The Motorsport Competence Center of Audi 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 Sauber Motorsport Technical Center, UK will be operational this year. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. 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 to be filled at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg (Germany). In the internal combustion engine development division, you will work on the failure analysis of a high-performance drivetrain within mechanical development. Your task will be to analyze damage cases in the context of the respective engine system, identify connections, and prepare optimization measures to develop the maximum performance and efficiency of the engine while at the same time ensuring the required reliability. Your Mission Initial analysis and appraisal of test parts and damaged partsPerforming microscopic examinationsCoordinating with Design, test operators, workshops, and laboratories with regard to the design, supply quality, test operation and load, setup, and laboratory analysesDeriving and performing further tests and functional measurements to clarify the cause of the failureAnalyzing the cause of the failure and confirming the measureDocumenting and reporting on the development status Your Profile 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 experience in the area of engine failure analysisSeveral years of professional experience in the area of engine mechanics as well as testing of high-performance combustion enginesBroad knowledge of engine technology with excellent expertise in the fields of engine testing, measurement technology, tribology and materials scienceExperience in operating engine and component test benchesExcellent teamwork and organizational skills as well as a strong sense of responsibilityIndependent and structured working practicesAbility to make decisions and handle conflictsFull professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites About Us We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team as part/or full-time employee in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.