Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains
Performance Development Engineer
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Performance Development Engineer
The Performance Development Engineer is responsible for developing Power Unit performance ideas that lead to an on-circuit performance improvement. These performance improvements can come from many areas of development, such as increased power unit output, reduced heat rejection, improved driveability, and better use of fuel/electrical energy budget.
Within the Performance Development – Delivery team, such development is driven via the delivery of top-class testing experiments which involves:
- Accurate test preparation
- Efficient and targeted testing execution
- Detailed data analysis and reporting
- Innovation and ideation
The Performance Development Engineer is responsible both for the development of the future Power Unit specification and for supporting the continuous improvement stream on the current Power Unit one.
To deliver on these responsibilities, the Performance Development Engineer will work with a variety of engineering teams and departments such as Thermofluids Simulation, Controls and Calibration, Turbo Team, Product Validation, and Test Engineering.
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This is an exciting and challenging opportunity, which allows you to contribute directly to our performance on track. You will actively contribute to the common goal of delivering the best Formula One Power Unit of the grid.
THEREFORE WE NEED YOU TO…
Be skilled at…
- Generating creative new ideas and problem-solving.
- Working with the stakeholders to design and deliver top-quality tests.
- Planning test activity and delivering them efficiently.
- Communicating learning and results in highly technical environments.
Have experience of…
- Thermofluids performance development.
- Delivering top performance within a highly demanding environment.
- Running engines on dynos.
- Desirable: 3-5 years of professional experience in a relevant Thermofluids Performance Development role.
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Demonstrate knowledge of…
- High-performance engines and systems.
- Engine test facilities.
- A particular area of performance development, e.g., gas exchange, combustion, boosting, calibration.
- Combustion engine thermodynamic measurements techniques and sensors.
Hold these qualifications…
- 2:1 degree (minimum) in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
Be…
- Technically creative and curious.
- Enthusiastic, competitive, and self-motivated.
- Flexible and resilient.
- Analytical, methodical, and logical.
- A good team worker and communicator.
- Decisive.
Success in this role will be if you are able to demonstrate the skills and qualities outlined above daily; contributing directly and consistently to improving the efficiency of development test activities and understanding performance trends across multi-cylinder and single-cylinder engine platforms.
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