Honda F1 are seeking a PU Engineer to join their team in Milton Keynes. The main purpose of this role is to carry out Technical Research of Formula 1 industry advanced technology and Data Analysis of Dyno & Track test result to facilitate and accelerate Honda Formula 1 power unit development.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Main R&D team contact person for any technical research programme with European Technical consultant.

• Carry out technical research of Formula 1 industry advanced and latest technology.

• Carry out comprehensive research of Honda PU technical advantage and competitor gap analysis.

• Carry out PU Data analysis of Trackside run and Dyno test in both performance and reliability aspects

• Create a report and provide technical leadership to the team, with action plan for further testing or feedback to development team in HRD Sakura.

• Support Dyno Test programme

• Create Technical report relating the above responsibilities.

• Any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

• Knowledge of Formula 1 Power Units (Direct Injection, Turbo Engine, MGU, ES)

• Ability to analyse data from Power-Unit reliability and performance aspect

• Strong Exposure / Deep knowledge of Direct Injection Engine combustion technology and senior level skill to carry out the analysis.

• Previous experience of technical guidance and Formula 1 best practice highly desirable

• Familiar with analysis tools such as ATLAS, System Monitor

• Excellent document presentational skills

• Fluency in spoken & written English is essential. Competence in Japanese or another European language is desirable

• PC literate

• Competence and licence to drive in the UK

• Travel overseas will be required