Developer for Calibration Combustion Process Development Formula 1

Work Environment

Do you want to experience high performance and help design the future of motorsports? Then Audi is the right place for you. Sportiness is one of the core features of the Audi trademark – it’s in our genes, which have evolved over more than 25 years of successful participation in motorsports. It is the goal of Audi Formula Racing GmbH to engage in sustainable racing at the highest level worldwide and to give customers and fans a spectacular impression of the brand’s performance. Grab this chance and make your mark on our future sporting successes.

In the area of internal combustion engine development, you will work on the combustion process/calibration of a high-performance powertrain. Your task is to develop the maximum performance and efficiency of the engine in the sub-areas of combustion processes, turbocharging and calibration, while at the same time ensuring the required reliability. You perform development measures in the concept and design phase as well as in the commissioning and testing phase. You plan this in collaboration with design and simulation trials on a wide variety of engine, component or powertrain test benches. You will independently conduct and analyze the experiments and then develop appropriate proposals for further development. With your efforts, you will support the overall development of the drive unit to achieve the required level of maturity in line with the schedule.

Job Purpose/Role

• Develop a high-performance/high-efficiency combustion process for racing
• Develop an innovative injection/ignition system and turbocharging system
• Perform and analyze engine tests on single-cylinder, full engine, powertrain and component test benches
• Develop fuel in cooperation with the fuel manufacturer
• Highly dynamic calibration for engine, transmission, MGU powertrain

Key Requirements/Skills/Experience

• Technical degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, design engineering
• Bachelor’s, master’s, Diplom or Dr. Ing. degree
• Several years of experience in high-performance engine development in the area of combustion processes and calibration
• In-depth knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, fuel development and metrology
• Broad knowledge in the area of design and development of turbocharging, injection and ignition systems
• Experience in the operation of single-cylinder, highly dynamic full engine and powertrain test benches
• Excellent teamwork skills, organizational skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Flexible, independent, and structured working practices
• Knowledge of test bench and racing evaluation tools (Inca, PUMA, Concerto, WinTax, etc.)
• Knowledge of engine management systems
• Experience with special components test benches (fuel, flow, spray, hot gas test benches)
• Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites
   

Additional information

This position is available immediately at Audi Formula Racing GmbH (neue Tochtergesellschaft) in Neuburg a. d. Donau. Generally all positions at Audi Formula Racing GmbH can be filled on a part-time basis. Applications must be submitted in electronic form via our job portal.

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