Infiniti is offering ‘performance-driven’ engineering graduates an opportunity to work in F1 via a new global talent search initiative. The ‘Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy’ will see two winning candidates complete a 12-month assignment with triple world championship-winning team Infiniti Red Bull Racing, based in Milton Keynes, UK.
The lucky duo will work alongside Infiniti engineers already based at the F1 team’s factory. In addition, they will also spend time at Infiniti’s nearby technical centre in Cranfield, where they will intensify their knowledge of future road car tech. The scholarship includes a salary, accommodation, and the use of a car.
Recruitment will open later this year. National selections across several global regions will begin in May 2014. Finalists will present their ideas to a panel of senior technical figures from Infiniti and RBR in July 2014 with the winners announced at the British GP. The placements will begin in September next year.
“The Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy is a unique opportunity for top engineering talents from around the world. They can experience the highest levels of performance and precision in both F1 and in road car engineering. We are looking for candidates who share our passion, and we open up an avenue for them to become an elite member of the Infiniti engineering team in the future,” said Johan De Nysschen, president of Infiniti.
On another note, Nissan’s luxury brand will be bringing the Q30 Concept to Frankfurt this month, previewing a future compact model that will take on the BMW 1-Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
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Looking forward with lotsa crash and losing for Infiniti.
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Did a summer placement with the engineering department at Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes couple years ago. It was one of the most exciting 6 months of my life. I’ve always wanted to work as an engineer in F1, I can proudly say now that I am living the dream. #malaysiaboleh !
how to apply?
Well of this Infinity scheme I am not sure. But how i got into Redbull was through uni, I was doing my masters with Cranfield Uni and I applied to do a research project with as my masters research, I got it and the rest as ppl say is history. My work did end up on the RB8 for the 2012 season. Unfortunately, they didnt keep on me but I am currently working for another F1 Team, so still living the dream. I guess you can try applying directly to RedBull and see what happens.