Brake Dyno Test Engineer

An exciting opportunity for a Brake Dyno Test Engineer within the Dyno department at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. The role involves acting as a liaison for brake dyno testing, implementing test programs, conducting in-depth data analysis, developing software tools, and running the brake dyno with minimal supervision. The engineer will also be responsible for reporting test progress, managing testbed limits, and continuously improving testing processes to ensure high-quality data and system development.

Must Have

• Act as Dyno Group liaison for internal Brake Dyno testing
• Liaise with Design, Performance, Aero and Race Engineers for test programmes
• Maintain collaborative inter-departmental relationships
• Perform in-depth data analysis and develop software tools for braking systems
• Work closely with technical groups to ensure high quality data
• Run the Brake Dyno with minimal supervision alongside a technician
• Provide clear and concise daily and post-event reporting to stakeholders
• Manage testbed operating limits and specify appropriate instrumentation
• Maintain Brake Dyno data acquisition systems and reporting tools
• Develop test cycles and associated generation/processing tools
• Manage continuous improvement of Brake testing processes
• Manage capability development of Brake Dyno test offering
• Manage and support all Customer Braking test events
• Support enablement of test facilities for commercial use
• Maintain interest/exposure to all areas of car development

Good to Have

• Experience in coding to automate processes, manage data and visualise information
• Analysis of live and logged data for component and system health
• Trackside motorsport experience
• Working knowledge of F1 Braking & associated cooling systems
• Ability to creatively present data in accessible formats
• Experience in configuring instrumentation and data acquisition systems for F1 Braking Systems
• Demonstrable experience of working in a high-performance engineering environment
• Coding in Python, MATLAB, VBA, DAX, Javascript
• Ability to read engineering drawings to understand test assemblies
• Enthusiasm for analysis tool development

Perks & Benefits

• Riverside campus powered by 100% renewably sourced energy
• On-site gym and exercise studio
• Subsidised restaurant
• On-site parking with EV chargers
• Generous bonus scheme
• Mercedes car lease scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday
• Family-friendly environment
• Employee well-being programmes

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.

Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.

Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Brake Dyno Test Engineer within our Dyno department.

Key Accountabilities (Duties):

Reporting to the Lead Dyno Test Engineer or their designee, your duties will include:

• Acting as the Dyno Group liaison for all internal Brake Dyno related testing.
• Liaise with our Design, Performance, Aero and Race Engineers to implement test programmes that deliver results to the track within the required timeframes and constraints.
• Maintain collaborative inter-departmental relationships between the departments within the Engineering Group, as well as across our Operations, Finance and Trackside & Aero areas.
• In-depth data analysis and the development of software tools in support of braking system performance and evaluation.
• Work closely with technical working groups to ensure that we deliver the highest practicable quality of data – necessary to drive a Right-First-Time decision making process.
• Running the Brake Dyno together with Dyno technician with minimal supervision.
• Clear and concise daily and post event reporting of test progress to relevant stakeholders (including test items, run plans, and job lists).
• Manage the testbed operating limits in line with the UUT operating envelope.
• Manage, specify and source appropriate instrumentation as required for specific testing requirements.
• Maintain the Brake Dyno data acquisition systems and reporting tools in line with latest MGP protocols.
• Development of test cycles and associated generation/processing tools to enable right first time test sequences.
• Manage the continuous improvement of our Brake testing processes – making sure our next event is an improvement over the previous.
• Manage the capability development of our Brake Dyno test offering, ensuring we explore novel and effective means to benchmark and develop our car braking systems as well as maintain the reliability of our Dyno.
• Manage and support all Customer Braking test events.
• Support the enablement of our test facilities for commercial use.
• Maintaining interest/exposure to all areas of car development (given potential role expansion beyond the Brake Dyno).

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• Engineering or physics degree, or equivalent qualification(s).
• Strong technical reporting and presentation skills for our Technical facing stakeholders.
• Experience with ATLAS 10 with a keen eye and aptitude for data analysis.
• Familiarity with System Monitor, TAG320/TAG700 & Atlas Data Server configuration.
• Proven ability to take the initiative.
• Curious, committed to continuous learning, and ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Flexibility in hours and approach, with a “can do” / “team playing” attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience in coding to automate processes, manage data and visualise information.
• Analysis of live and logged data to draw conclusion of component and system health.
• Trackside motorsport experience.
• Working knowledge of F1 Braking & associated cooling systems.
• Ability to creatively present data in formats that make it accessible and understandable to a wide range of stakeholders and business areas.
• Experience in configuring instrumentation and data acquisition systems for F1 Braking Systems.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a high-performance engineering environment.

Specific Advantageous Experiences:

• Coding in any of Python, MATLAB, VBA, DAX, Javascript.
• Ability to read engineering drawings to understand the setup of test assemblies.
• Enthusiasm for analysis tool development.

Benefits

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

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 a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.

Organisation:

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team