Senior Structural Design Engineer

Haas F1 Team

Maranello, Italy

General Summary:

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Designer & Structure or their designee; is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for structural design and analysis of F1 Chassis related components.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
Activity consists of structural analysis and optimization of the car components in order to guarantee solutions with minimum weight, adequate reliability and safety, reaching at the same time the required stiffness targets.
Methods used are hand-calculations, Finite Element Analysis (both linear and non-linear), software.
Structural Optimization (topological, shape, composite laminate, etc), automation method, analysis and correlation of experimental data through scripting and programming.
Main area of work will be centered on the analysis of Composite components (chassis, gearbox, wings, bodywork, suspensions etc.).
Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Designer & Structure or their designee.

Education and Work Experience:

University degree in Mechanical, aeronautical or equivalent Engineering, and preferably a master’s degree in relevant subject. Minimum requirement of 5 years work experience in engineering environment, of which 3 must be in a professional motorsports environment.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Have an excellent understanding of English language.
Strong technical understanding of FE methods and their limitation.
Work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time sensitive situations.
Quick decision-making skills whilst working through problems in a scientific and analytical way.
Work well within a team environment with personnel at all levels.
A sympathetic approach to work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment.
A can-do positive approach and a willingness to help others is essential.