Wind Tunnel Operator
Location
Hinwil, Zurich, Switzerland
Department
Management and Manufacturing
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience
Entry Level
Job Description
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 three locations. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
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.
This position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
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. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
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.
This position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
- Operation of the wind tunnel in shift work (including nights and weekends)
- Troubleshooting issues in the wind tunnel (software, hardware, and mechanical)
- Assembly and commissioning of test models
- Setting up and conducting tests according to specifications
- Adjusting software and test parameters
- Assisting with the assembly and commissioning of test models
- Carrying out maintenance work on the wind tunnel
- You have a technical background, e.g., as a polymechanic, mechatronics technician, electronics technician, or similar
- Experience in electrical/electronics is an advantage
- Experience working with test equipment is an advantage
- Experience operating complex systems is an advantage
- You are characterized by reliability, resilience, and flexibility
- You have excellent computer skills
- You take responsibility and are a strong team player
- You are able to work independently
- Very good English language skills, German language skills are an advantage