F4 RACE ENGINEER
VACANCY NOTICE NO : MRENGF4_01
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : 15 March 2023
LOCATION : HQ Geneva, Switzerland
TRAVELS : Europe & Gulf (Middle-East)
ORGANIZATIONAL SECTION : Formula 4 Engineering
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT : Seasonal / 12 months
Renewable subject to service requirement/availability of funds
COMMENCEMENT : 20 march 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
EMAIL TO : recruitement@maffiracing.com
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), and the Consulting Chief Engineer, the race engineer will be responsible for the overall setup of race strategy and driver coaching.
The race engineer will perform the following duties:
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Establish data and track workbooks.
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Defining of the initial pre-event F4 race car setup.p
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Create & manage testing/race weekend run-plans.
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Managing race strategy and coordinating tire reporting, tire pressure setting and fuel allocation.
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Familiar with Technical & Sporting Regulations of the series.
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On and off-track driver coaching.
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Data Acquisition and post-reading implementation.
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Conducting race setup simulation.
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Drafting of post race driver and engineering reports and recommendation.-.
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The Engineer will run calculations on various racing systems..
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Assist with the preparation, loading and unloading of the race truck before & after testing/race event, setup of team tent/box..
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Ensure the tidiness, cleanness & good functionality of the work space, data & telemetry materials.
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Carry out other relevant duties as required.
OTHER COMPETENCIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
PROFESSIONALISM: Accountable, strategic thinker, client & management oriented. Knowledge of the Team’s rules & the Formula 4 technical regulations. Shows pride in work & in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious & efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines & achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Respect for diversity.
COMMUNICATION: Communicates with impact, speaks & writes clearly & effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others & responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, & respects having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients & suppliers by gaining their trust & respect; identifies clients' needs & matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside & outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps management informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
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MEng/MSc in Motorsport and/or automotive Engineering. Studies in Management would be an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
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Applicants are required to have at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of motorsports
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minimum of 2 years professional work experience in Formula 4, ideally the GEN2 F4 & other single-seater categories.
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Experience in sports Psychology and Driver Coaching.
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Experience in Data Acquisition/analysis & Telemetry Systems.
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Race Car Setup (alignment, drop, ride-heights, springs, anti-roll bar, aero setup).
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Establishment of strategy, tire and fuel management.
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Drafting of Race plans and Reports.
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Proficient knowledge and experience of MS Office. Experience in Wintax, MatLab and other data analysis tools would be an asset.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
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Applying Expertise
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Effective Communication
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Learning and Knowledge Sharing
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Organizational Commitment
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Result-Focused
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Teamwork and Collaboration
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Ability to work in a multicultural environment
LANGUAGE :
English is the working language of Maffi Racing.
For the position advertised, fluency in both oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of other working languages of Maffi Racing would be an advantage (Italian, French, Spanish).
PASSPORT / VISA / PERMITS
Applicants must be EU/Swiss citizens or have the relevant visa requirement to travel to the EU territory and work in the country where testing and races take place.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONSIDERATIONS: The paramount consideration in the appointment of an individual contractor is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Only applicants in whom Maffi Racing has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a technical assessment followed by a competency-based interview. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
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