Research & Development Summer Internship

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Research & Development Summer Internship

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: Research & Development Manager

Do you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team working together to create the next winning Formula 1 car and help Williams Racing return to the top of the constructors’ championship?

Williams Racing is one of the world’s most iconic Formula One teams, renowned for our teamwork, respect, and engineering excellence. Based in rural Grove, Oxfordshire, we offer an exciting environment filled with driven, supportive, and ambitious individuals. At Williams, you’ll be supported by industry experts and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact our car's performance and contribute to the future success of Williams.

About the Department:

The R&D department plays a crucial role in both signing off car components and delivering car performance, working with a variety of engineering teams to deliver on various projects, to sign off and continually develop our F1 car.

Role Overview:

As a R&D Summer Placement, you will be at the heart of our R&D team, where you’ll play a critical role in collaborating & developing rigs to sign off car components to a high standard and carry out R&D tests in search of performance upgrades. This role offers a chance to work with most departments within the Williams organisation, the R&D department is responsible for the turnaround and development of the race car, most items on the car will come through R&D for test & development. This is an opportunity to collaborate with many different departments & learn a variety of skills.

Your Responsibilities:

As a R&D Summer Placement at Williams, you will have the following responsibilities:

• To carry out all forms of testing on or off-site for which the department has responsibility or involvement, including build and maintenance of test rigs and associated equipment and assembly of items under test
• To ensure that sensors are correctly calibrated prior to performing any tests
• To complete test reports (when required) and test schedules for all tests that are undertaken
• To ensure that test rigs are operated, and tests are performed in a safe manner
• To ensure that testing areas, workbenches and storage areas are kept clean and organised
• To maintain test rigs where necessary and report any maintenance requirements that could result in injury to the user or other staff
• To assist with all activities undertaken in the R&D department when asked to do so
• To co-operate with department colleagues by sharing knowledge gained in previous tests and projects, this should be done in a friendly and helpful manner
• To liaise with all other departments within the company as required in order to carry out test work efficiently and correctly
• To sign off pass-off test documentation for components and assemblies tested in the department
• To maintain and operate the department’s eight post rig, assisting with car build and set-up changes before and during testing
• To support the department’s involvement in all forms of off-site testing, such as MIRA, Cranfield and other on- or off-track events
• To service and maintain hydraulic equipment (ring mains, power pack, actuators etc)
• To carry out component and sub-assembly tests for strength, durability and performance using a range of hydraulic test equipment (hand pumps, single axis test machines, multi-axis bespoke rigs)

Preferred Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Analytical approach.
• Can do attitude to work.
• Excellent teamworking skills 
• Be able to work under own initiative.
• Familiar with data analysis tools for post processing.
• A good mechanical knowledge.
• A high standard of detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Be able to collaborate with other departments on projects.

What Can Williams Offer You?

At Williams, we pride ourselves on offering more than just a job. We provide an environment where your contributions truly matter:

• Location: Our headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire, spans a multi-acre complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a competitive holiday package, along with access to on-site amenities like a subsidized restaurant, free parking, and large green spaces for relaxation.
• Wellbeing: Enjoy our 24-hour on-site gym, along with free fitness classes such as outdoor bootcamps, Pilates, and yoga.
• Professional Growth: You’ll work with some of the most advanced technologies and brightest minds in motorsport.
• Community: Participate in staff events, open days, and more, fostering a strong sense of community.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a supportive environment and are open to discussing reasonable job adjustments to support your application and employment.

Additional Information:

This job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks that are reasonable and within their capabilities.

About Williams Racing

HISTORY IN THE MAKING.

We are on a long-term mission to return to the front of the grid and are looking for the brightest and best talent to help us get there.

At Williams we believe that our people and culture are the secret to success. Our legacy is built on pioneering, a passion for racing, working together to push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology and never giving up - dating right back to our inspirational founder Sir Frank Williams.

Now we are writing the next chapter under the technical leadership of Team Principal James Vowles, underpinned by our values of Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Resilience, and Accountability. Our diverse team of over 1,000 dedicated and determined racers is based at our technology campus in the heart of the UK's Motorsport Valley in rural Oxfordshire. Roles vary from designers and mechanics to machinists and marketers, cooks and cleaners to aerodynamicists and engineers - each one vital to our success.

We have a proud history of inspiring young minds and opening up paths into F1, right the way through from primary school to apprentices and university graduates. Join the next generation of innovators and winners at Williams or find out how a career in motorsport could work for you.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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