Home → Jobs
Car Build Industrial Placement
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship. Formula One is like nothing else in the sporting sphere.
Job Posted- 23 Sep 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Sep 2025
Join the Car Build Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.
By spending your year in industry with us, you will:
- Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports
- Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year
- Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2026 to the end of July 2027
- Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley, United Kingdom
- Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team
As an Industrial Placement in Car Build:
The Car Build Department is responsible for the assembly of most major components that make up our race cars. As a key member of this team, you will directly support our various departments with a wide range of tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
- The design of components such as special tooling and parts packaging
- Servicing and calibration of department equipment (including interaction with outside suppliers)
- Car Build process development
- The auditing of various Build related documents
Successful candidates will:
- Have a strong academic background in a Mechanical/Aero/Motorsports engineering discipline
- Be conversant with Solidworks, Siemens NX, Fusion 360 or similar design software
- Be confident communication skills
- Be comfortable with Excel, Word & Python
- Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (Please note that if you will be enrolled on a Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility)
- Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence
- Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment
- Show determination and resilience when facing challenges
- Have keen attention to detail
- Possess an analytical and inquisitive approach
- Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement
Additional desirable criteria:
- Candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning
- Examples of initiative taken to gain practical “hands on” experience
Skills you could gain from your placement include:
- Team Working
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- CAD design
- Build processes
- Excel, Python & Power Bi
- Communication
Benefits:
When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.
How to Apply
Please click APPLY NOW to begin the application process.