Engineer (m/w/d) Powertrain Application - Race & Test
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We are looking for an Engineer (m/f/d) Powertrain Application - Race & Test to be part of our works motorsport team in Cologne, Germany. Your main responsibility will be the support of the engines for works and customer rally cars during WRC race & test events. During the events you are supporting the preparation and development of the rally engines on our dynos in Cologne.
Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility with strong analytical skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience team work and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.
What we offer:
- exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
- attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
- a challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion
Your tasks:
- ensuring the optimal performance of race engines during race and test events of the WRC
- development of engine and engine subsystems in terms of performance, fuel economy and emissions regulations, fail safe and drivability requirements
- development and optimization of engine calibration process at the dyno and the track
- optimisation of all engine control functions according to track and drivers’ requirements
- engine control system calibration and application for powertrain and vehicle test definition, planning, coordination, proceeding and analysis
The successful candidate will:
- have a Masters / Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering discipline and be a professionally trained engineer with preferably previous experience in motorsport
- have relevant experience with Direct Injection Gasoline Engine with Turbo System (Base calibration, Air Model, Torque Model, Boost control)
- show experience with Hybrid Units and Hybrid Powertrains helpful/useful, but not mandatory
- being open to travel with on a regular base to race & test events of the WRC
- show knowledge and experience with engine control systems
- be able to write and speak professional English