Trainees take place in many areas of the organisation, some with specialisation that require a dedicated engineer. One such area is the Thermofluids group, which focus on ICE performance. Within the Thermofluids group, the Performance Development team require Trainee Engineers. The Trainee will work as a Performance Development Engineer, who is responsible for generating and developing Power Unit performance ideas that lead to an on-circuit performance improvement. These performance improvements can come from many areas of development, such as increased power unit output, reduced heat rejection, improved driveability and better use of fuel/electrical energy budget. As well as the creation of new ideas, the Performance Development Engineer is responsible for planning and running test programmes both in Single Cylinder and V6 dynos, analysing results and reporting learning and conclusions to the business. To deliver top class results in a tight timeframe, the Performance Development engineer interacts with several departments such as Simulation, Product Engineering, Test, Build, Programme Management, making teamwork a key factor in the role. What can we offer you? We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre you may be able to see your ideas raced in F1! Our benefits package includes: A salary of £33,000 p/a Collective bonus 36 days annual leave Access to a generous pension scheme Onsite Gym A variety of other benefits and staff discounts What do we need from you? A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast paced environment On track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2.1 degree, or above, in a relevant Mechanical / Automotive / Motorsport / or related degree A strong academic background in relevant A-Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Maths or Sciences An excellent understanding of engineering first principles Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies Excellent communication skills Self-motivation, adaptability and creativity The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills The application process: Submit your on-line application form, CV and covering letter Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you. Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience. As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV. Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview onsite at our factory If successful your scheme will start as soon as you are available We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.