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Internship - Mechanical Design (Aero)

Hinwil Switzerland
Full-time
Intern / Student

Join Our Team

We are the Audi Revolut F1® Team.

Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. 

The team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners.

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.
 
This position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland).​​​​

Why Join Us?

  • Practical, hands-on experience in a professional Motorsport environment 
  • Mentorship and support from experienced colleagues 
  • Exposure to real life F1 projects and business challenges 
  • Development of key employability skills 
  • Networking opportunities across the business 

Training & Development 
  • Structured onboarding programme 
  • Ongoing learning sessions / workshops 
  • Access to internal training resources 
  • Regular feedback and performance check-ins

Your mission

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to gain hands-on experience in Mechanical Design Engineering within the Aero Design Mechanical and R&D Design Group who are responsible for the mechanical structure of the 60% scale Wind Tunnel models and the Wind Tunnel infrastructure. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real projects that make an impact. 
 
  • Supporting day-to-day activities within the Aero DesignMechanical and R&D Group designing mechanical components or complete mechanical units, create technical drawings with ISO GPS standard.
  • Assisting on updates of structural Wind Tunnel model parts or development projects
  • Conducting research, analysis, or data entry as required 
  • Collaborating with team members and attending meetings 
  • Presenting findings or contributing to reports 
  • Learning and applying new skills relevant to the role 

Your profile

  • Currently studying towards or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Basic knowledge of MS-Office, Quality, Risk and Product lifecycle Management methods (FMEA, 5Why’s,…)
  • Proficient in 3DEXPERIENCE or Catia V5/V6 (Solid and Surface)
  • Knowledge of form and fit tolerancing and ISO GPS
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and methods
    • Hands on experience (turning, milling, welding, etc.) is advantageous
  • 1 year experience in a design related role within Formula Student (or similar) team
  • Strong interest in Motorsport and developing innovative engineering solutions
  • Good communication and teamwork skills 
  • Eagerness to learn and take initiative 
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines 

Apply now

Eligibility Criteria 
  • Right to work in Switzerland (EU/EFTA citizenship or Swiss work permit)
  • Available for the full 12 months of the programme 
  • Available to start on 01.09.2026
  • Internship as part of your study programme
  • Studying a degree in Mechanical Design (Bachelor or Master)
 
Application Process 
Interviews will take place in June & July with final outcomes expected by the end of July.
Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to provide individual feedback.