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Race Engineer - Fortescue Zero Racing
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Fortescue Zero is going from the pit lane to the grid!
Fortescue Zero Racing is entering the world’s biggest electric racing series, bringing together some of the brightest engineering talent to push the limits of electric performance. Our motorsport engineering heritage is at the heart of Fortescue’s mission to decarbonise heavy industry, with high-performance technology developed on the racetrack now being scaled across commercial EVs, trucks and mine sites in the Pilbara.
An opportunity has arisen for a Race Engineer to join Fortescue Zero Racing!
About the role
To maximise performance at Race & Test events & build on the team’s performance capabilities.
What you will do
- Be responsible for one of the teams’ cars at race events, communicating effectively with the driver, engineers, and mechanics. This will involve (but not be limited to) controlling the vehicle setup, executing the run plan, communicating changes and directly interfacing with the driver.
- Coordinate track test and simulator sessions to maximise learning.
- Work effectively with Performance, Controls, Systems, Tyre, Strategy and other trackside & factory-based engineers to optimise & develop the car.
- Maintain up to date records of car setup & driver feedback.
- Ensure the legality of the car at race events, with correctly filled in paperwork.
- Use Simulation tools pre & during an event to find opportunities for performance gain.
- Perform comprehensive post-event data & performance analysis with written reports.
- Contribute to regular performance review meetings & give direction to supporting engineers on performance areas to focus on.
- Create analysis tools and techniques to understand and develop car performance.
- Develop, document and apply best practices for safe, legal, reliable & performant car operation.
- Lead a team of mechanics at events, promoting efficient teamwork & communication.
- Organise & attend relevant rig tests providing engineering support.
- Ensure any faults are reported and escalated to the relevant department.
- Assist in the specification of longer term future car requirements.
- Help with the garage build and pack-down.
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About you
- Previous race engineering experience in FE/F1/WEC
- Strong degree (or equivalent) in mechanical, automotive or related engineering discipline, Masters level preferred.
- Proficient with data analysis – Previous experience of ATLAS an advantage
- Familiarity with programming and analysis software e.g. Matlab
- Excellent knowledge of Tyres, Vehicle Dynamics & Aerodynamics. Experience with performance control systems an advantage.
Person Specification
- Self-motivated problem solver with a “Can do” attitude and high levels of initiative.
- Calm & confident communicator with the ability to communicate information clearly, sometimes within a high-pressure / time-sensitive environment.
- Flexible & comfortable with significant travel. Events will require working long hours over weekends.
- Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to motivate & maximise each individual within a team environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Highest levels of professionalism and integrity
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What is in it for you?
Our UK benefits include:
- Bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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