Suspension Design Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hinwil

Our Team

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.

Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has two locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. The planned takeover by AUDI AG turns two teams into a factory team – and you can be part of it.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

Join the suspension design team, directly reporting to the suspension design team lead. Our team is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and validating all suspension systems and components of our Formula 1 cars.

The position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).

Your mission

Take ownership of the end-to-end development of major suspension areas, from initial concept and design through to production and testing, followed by monitoring in-service performance
Work with major suspension areas including various mechanical systems, structural metallic and composite components, braking systems and aerodynamic/brake duct components
Design, develop, and optimize suspension systems and components using CAD software ensuring high standards, performance and reliability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, aerodynamics and vehicle performance, to maximize performance potential
Specify, design and oversee the development of test equipment and procedures required for testing and validation of systems and components
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to Research and Development projects

Your profile

University degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or similar
Experience in F1, high level motorsport, aerospace, or similar environment, ideally in mechanical or suspension design
Experience in manufacturing processes including CNC, additive manufacturing and composites
High Level of Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA 3DExperience is preferred)
Knowledge of metallic and composite materials
Understanding F1 technical regulations or those of other FIA competitions
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, motion principles, and suspension kinematics
High level of self-motivation and drive to meet critical deadlines required for project delivery
Strong initiative, problem-solving, and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration within design and cross-functional teams
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Attention to detail to ensure all design work is accurate before release
Continuous improvement mindset and a team player approach
Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites

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About us

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team as part/or full-time employee in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.

Unser Team

Deine Aufgabe

Take ownership of the end-to-end development of major suspension areas, from initial concept and design through to production and testing, followed by monitoring in-service performance
Work with major suspension areas including various mechanical systems, structural metallic and composite components, braking systems and aerodynamic/brake duct components
Design, develop, and optimize suspension systems and components using CAD software ensuring high standards, performance and reliability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, aerodynamics and vehicle performance, to maximize performance potential
Specify, design and oversee the development of test equipment and procedures required for testing and validation of systems and components
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to Research and Development projects

Dein Profil

University degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or similar
Experience in F1, high level motorsport, aerospace, or similar environment, ideally in mechanical or suspension design
Experience in manufacturing processes including CNC, additive manufacturing and composites
High Level of Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA 3DExperience is preferred)
Knowledge of metallic and composite materials
Understanding F1 technical regulations or those of other FIA competitions
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, motion principles, and suspension kinematics
High level of self-motivation and drive to meet critical deadlines required for project deliver
Strong initiative, problem-solving, and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration within design and cross-functional team
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Attention to detail to ensure all design work is accurate before release
Continuous improvement mindset and a team player approach
Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites

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Über uns

Wir sind ein Arbeitgeber der Chancengleichheit.

Wir schätzen Vielfalt und verpflichten uns, ein integratives Umfeld für alle Mitarbeitenden zu schaffen und begrüssen ausdrücklich die Bewerbung von Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung. Wir freuen uns darauf, Deine Bewerbung zu prüfen und Dich als Voll-/oder Teilzeitmitglied des Teams in unser Streben nach Spitzenleistungen in der Formel 1 aufzunehmen.

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