Job Description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Material Science Lead to join our high-performance R&D team

This position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland

Deine Aufgabe

• Reporting to the Head of Research & Development
• Build the Material Science Group within AudiF1 in both scope, capabilities and personnel.
• Manage the Health & Safety function for the Group
• Set the standard for advanced material research.
• Define quality standards and processes.
• Set the culture, provide both professional and pastoral care.
• Build collaborative R&D partnerships and relationships, in Academia and Industry.
• Support commercial negotiations with supply chain.
• Define, prioritise and justify capability development and capital acquisitions.
• Supervise and direct R&D component manufacture.
• Define material‑related handling and processing.
• Liaise closely with suppliers, designers and other stakeholders within the organisation.
• Liaise with Production Engineering to transfer material R&D effectively into production.
• Perform forensic analysis and report on material and component behaviour.
• Take ownership of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) function, liaising with the AudiF1 Health & Safety Manager.
• Support “First Off” component manufacture.

Dein Profil

• Minimum degree qualification in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in composite design in an Automotive, Aerospace, F1 or high‑level motorsports environment.
• Hands‑on skills in composite manufacturing methods such as autoclave, resin transfer moulding, resin infusion, automated fibre placement, additive manufacturing, etc.
• Professional proficiency in English for effective report communication.
• Excellent teamwork, communication & organizational skills.
• Ability to apply independent thought and supply disruptive solutions with minimal supervision when appropriate.