The Role
Brackley, UK
Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.
Every dream needs a team.
Join the Planning and Programme 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 2027 to the end of July 2028.
- Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
- Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.
The Test Operations function is responsible for coordinating and delivering the car development and validation test programme across Test & Development, Dyno and Track activities. Working across multiple engineering functions, this role plays an important part in ensuring tests are planned, prepared and executed efficiently to support car performance and programme objectives.
As a Placement Student, you will work with a wide range of engineering departments to improve planning, visibility, automation and operational processes across the test programme. You will contribute to the development of new tools, systems, dashboards and reporting solutions that enhance decision-making and improve programme delivery.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in programme engineering, operational management, data analysis, automation and continuous improvement within a high-performance Formula One environment. It is ideally suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes and developing practical solutions using engineering and data.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the delivery of engineering test programmes, ensuring readiness of parts, resources and facilities across multiple departments.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, planning tools and automation solutions to improve programme visibility, decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Analyse programme and operational data to identify risks, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities, supporting continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Planning and Test teams to resolve issues, coordinate activities and ensure successful programme delivery.
- Maintain project documentation, processes, action trackers and performance metrics, while supporting programme reviews and stakeholder communication.
- Support the Cost Analysis Department as well as operational and technical areas with a variety of cost cap related activities. This will include:
- Costing data quality improvements and data analysis
- Process optimisation and automation.
- Identifying cost saving opportunities
- FIA / Finance reporting
- Work with Finance and other Cost Analysts to ensure consistency of approach and methodologies, aligning processes and standardising practices.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the F1 Financial Regulations.
About You
We're looking for someone who is curious, enjoys understanding how complex systems work and is motivated by finding better ways of doing things.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Confidence working with data and presenting insights clearly.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a desire to learn and a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes.
Essential:
- Studying towards a degree in Engineering Management, Business Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Science or a related discipline.
- Must be undertaking a placement year as part of the degree programme.
- Must have at least one year of study remaining following the placement.
We recognise that valuable skills and experiences can be developed through a wide range of degree programmes. Candidates from other disciplines who can demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities are also encouraged to apply.
Desirable:
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
We recognise that valuable skills and experiences can be developed through a wide range of degree programmes. Candidates from other disciplines who can demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with engineering, manufacturing or technical projects.
- SQL or database concepts.
- Project planning and scheduling tools.
- Automation tools (Python, Power Automate)
- Data Analysis and reporting (Power Bi, Excel)
- CAD and engineering drawing awareness.
Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement
This placement provides exposure to a broad range of engineering and operational disciplines within Formula One, including:
- Programme and project management.
- Engineering operations and test delivery.
- Data analysis and business intelligence.
- Process improvement and operational excellence.
- Automation and digital transformation.
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Engineering decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with experienced engineers and programme leaders while contributing directly to the tools, systems and processes used to support the development of a Formula One car.
About Us
At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.
It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.
Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.
We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.
Give all. Gain more.
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.
Why Us
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
Your Application
We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
Our IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress.
As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.
Next Steps
As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months):
- Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.
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