Chief Mechanic - Motorsport
Company Introduction - STARD
STARD is a world-leading pioneer in EV/alternatively powered motorsport, high-performance vehicles and powertrain systems with roots in conventionally powered motorsport. Based in Vienna-Austria, we are part of renown Stohl Group GmbH which is successfully operating worldwide, primarily in motorsports, since over 20 years. STARD is the group´s advanced R&D specialist department and processes a wide spectrum of cutting-edge research, development, assembly, test & race activity in-house.
* High performance FIA certified EV powertrain & battery systems
* High performance E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems
* Internal combustion engine ECU software development & calibration
* Internal combustion powertrain system development & integration
* Hybrid powertrain system development
* Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
* ECU/VCU software and calibration incl. advanced control systems such as 4WD torque vectoring strategies
* Entire vehicles for motorsport and future high performance automotive applications
* HV subcomponents and systems
* Invention and implementation of sustainable, smart technologies and solutions
* Racing activity (in collaboration with sister business unit “Stohl Racing”).
Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies?
Then don´t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together.
Job Description
Chief Mechanic – Motorsport
Selection of associated activities include:
* Main responsible mechanic for a given vehicle/project/department, supervising a team of up to 4 more mechanics
* Initial builds of newly developed motorsport prototype cars
* Supervise small series production car build up processes (e.g. customer motorsport)
* On site race event vehicle preparation, service and post process responsibility
* Receive instructions from and report to Workshop Management
* Coordinate spare parts, equipment and tools with logistics & purchase departments
* Processing car setup according to setup sheets
* Ensure safe operation and optimized performance of race vehicles
* Process final pre-event and pre-delivery checks
* Generate, maintain, and apply work process documentation
Profile
* Master workman certification or equivalent education/experience, Level 3 HV training beneficial
* Extensive relevant multi-year “car chief” experience in motorsport e.g.: Rally, Touring Car, Rallycross, GT, Cross Country
* High level entire vehicle systems knowledge and servicing skills (electrics, engines, drivetrain, suspension,…)
* Welding skills (TIG, MIG,…) beneficial
* High accuracy, responsibility and organised working approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Basic MS Office knowledge (especially: word, excel)
* Target oriented approach, ability to work independently, and excellent problem-solving skills
* Highly flexible in working hours if required (weekends, holidays, late hours), as typical in motorsport
* Able to work and to take critical decisions also under pressure (racing activity)
* Above average commitment and team work ability, as typical in motorsport
* Readiness to work in rough environment (e.g. rally, rallycross, offroad-racing projects)
* Willingness to take responsibility
* Willingness to travel worldwide
* Trailer, truck, truck + trailer driving licenses beneficial (B-E, C, C-E)
* Good English skills (verbal & read/write) required
Terms of Employment
* Long-term full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna
* Initial temporary “Fly-in” option (Company owned modern Apartments available at head office location) possible
* Role and business appropriate competitive salary
Are we a match? Then we can´t wait to receive your application!
The typical application process consists of 3 main phases:
1. Review of complete application documents
2. Online meeting
3. Face to Face job interview with optional short trial period
(We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable)
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