Wind Tunnel Technician

  • Location: Exeter
  • Posted on: 2025-04-08 11:05:14
  • Company: Company name not provided
  • Experience: From No experience range provided to No experience range provided years

Job Description

Join Our Team

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project!

Audi is set to compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship starting in 2026.

Our new team consists of three locations: Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg, Germany, is one of the most advanced of its kind in Europe.

The Sauber Group's Formula 1 Factory in Hinwil, Switzerland, is renowned for its innovative technologies and passion for motorsport.

The Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK will become operational this year.

Our Power Unit is produced in Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for chassis development and racing operations.

What do you need? The mindset of an athlete.

If you are someone who believes that giving up is not an option and that limits are merely challenges to be overcome, you can help us bring a technological edge to Formula 1.

Become part of this unique project and write motorsport history.

This position for the Audi F1 Project is based at Sauber in Hinwil, Switzerland.

Your Mission:
• Operate the wind tunnel in shifts (includes nights and weekends).

• Troubleshoot wind tunnel issues (software, hardware, and mechanics).

• Set up and commission test models.

• Conduct tests according to specifications.

• Adjust software and test parameters as needed.

• Assist in the construction and commissioning of test models.

• Perform maintenance work in the wind tunnel.

Your Profile:
• You have a technical background, such as in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, or similar fields.

• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems is an advantage.

• Experience with testing equipment is beneficial.

• Experience operating complex systems is an advantage.

• You demonstrate reliability, resilience, and flexibility.

• You possess excellent computer skills.

• You take responsibility and are a good team player.

• You can work independently.

• You have strong English language skills; German is a plus.