Car Build Industrial Placement

The Role Brackley, UK

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

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 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 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.

• Have a strong academic background in a Mechanical/Aero/Motorsports engineering discipline.
• Be conversant with Solidworks, Siemens NX, Fusion 360 or similar design software.
• Have 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.

• 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.

• Team working
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Time management
• CAD design
• Build processes
• Excel & Power Bi
• Python, VBA & Power Automate
• Communication

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.

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.

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.

• Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.