(Senior) Suspension Design Engineer

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 two 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 Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. The planned takeover by AUDI AG turns two teams into a factory team – and you can be part of it.  
 
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. 
 
The position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).

Your mission

  • The team is responsible for concepting, designing and validating the suspension systems and components of our Formula 1 cars and you will be tasked primarily with helping to concept, package and design innovative kinematic concepts for suspension systems, ensuring they meet the desired motion and performance criteria
  • Work within the suspension design team – reporting to the suspension design team lead
  • Contribute to the detailed design of the systems designed and other components when needed
  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed packaging and simulations of kinematic suspension mechanisms
  • Detailed design and packaging of suspension elements including structural suspension components
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, aerodynamics and vehicle performance, to integrate suspension systems into larger vehicle package
  • Specify and design of test equipment and procedures required for testing and validation of systems and components designed

Your profile

  • Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical engineering or similar
  • Proven experience (5 year+) in F1, Motorsport or similar environment – Ideally in kinematic design and analysis.
  • Knowledge of metallic and composite materials and manufacturing techniques
  • High Level of Proficiency in CATIA 3DExp preferred or similar with knowledge in kinematic simulation tools
  • Familiarity with F1 technical regulations or other FIA competitions
  • Reliability to investigation and resolution
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, motion principles, and kinematic modelling
  • High level of self-motivation and drive to meet critical deadlines required for project delivery
  • High initiative level
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills to ensure effective communication of information both within the design team and cross functional teams
  • Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
  • Attention to detail to ensure all design work is accurate before release
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Team player approach
  • Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory

ABOUT US

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team as part/or full-time employee in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.