Mechanical R&D Specialist

3 weeks ago


Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Mercedes-Benz Full time

R&D Technician Job Description

At Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, we are seeking a highly skilled R&D Technician to join our Research and Development team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous reliable operation and continuous improvement of the mechanical side of our R&D testing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide first-line technical support for mechanical faults within the plant and infrastructure of our R&D facilities.
  • Ownership of the maintenance schedule for the Dyno and Test and Development facilities, working with the relevant Operations Leads to minimise downtime.
  • Coodinate and maintain the spares inventory for the facilities.
  • Carry out planned maintenance activities on facility plant, and cell/test-bed specific hardware in collaboration with Dyno Cell Technicians and Test and Development Technicians.
  • Work with the R&D Facility Engineer to develop our FMEA's - identifying and proactively managing risks to our operational efficiency across our R&D facilities.
  • Own the TPM process and deploy checks to the technicians across our R&D facilities.
  • Liaise with external contractors who attend site for planned / unplanned servicing work.
  • Investigate, plan and implement improvements to our Dyno and Test and Development plant equipment.
  • Proactively build links between Dyno and Test and Development to share our experiences and optimise the allocation of resource, inventory and knowledge based on the bigger picture.

Techincal Requirements:

  • Previous high end dyno and/or test bed experience.
  • Practical knowledge of transmission, hydraulic, cooling and electrical systems.
  • Ability to collaborate and negotiate to deliver results across different departments.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, build fixtures and verify setups for experiments.
  • Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for maintenance and system fault resolution.
  • Curious, committed to continuous learning, and ability to adapt quickly to change.

What We Offer:

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.



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