Team Leader Performance Optimization

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hinwil

Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.

Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.

The new team has three 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 Sauber Motorsport Technical Center, UK will be operational this year. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations.

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. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

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

Your mission

Responsible for the quality and the development of the pre-event simulations and methodologies
Remote garage support during the events
Responsible for the in-event and post-event analysis
Coordination of the in-event correlation of the offline simulation
Continuous improvement oaf the predictive and analysis tools

Your profile

Master’s degree or PHD in mechanical or automotive engineering or applied mathematics
5 years’ experience in a relevant field (Vehicle Science / Vehicle Performance / Vehicle Dynamics / DiL Simulator)
Extensive understanding of vehicle dynamics
Experience in Matlab is required, advanced level will be advantageous
Accustomed to a conscientious working style under time pressure
Resilient as well as stress tolerant (flexibility of working hours)
Proficiency in English language skills. German language skills will be an advantage

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Werde Teil des Audi F1 Projektes – Gestalte die Zukunft des Motorsports!

Deine Aufgabe

Responsible for the quality and the development of the pre-event simulations and methodologies
Remote garage support during the events
Responsible for the in-event and post-event analysis
Coordination of the in-event correlation of the offline simulation
Continuous improvement oaf the predictive and analysis tools

Dein Profil

Master’s degree or PHD in mechanical or automotive engineering or applied mathematics
5 years’ experience in a relevant field (Vehicle Science / Vehicle Performance / Vehicle Dynamics / DiL Simulator)
Extensive understanding of vehicle dynamics
Experience in Matlab is required, advanced level will be advantageous
Accustomed to a conscientious working style under time pressure
Resilient as well as stress tolerant (flexibility of working hours)
Proficiency in English language skills. German language skills will be an advantage

Apply for this job

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