Materials Engineer Industrial Placement

Functional Header Description 

The Materials Engineering department delivers crucial data to the wider company in order to enable efficient design, manufacturing and racing of car components. This information is generated in three main areas; New material characterisation, design & manufacturing process support and fault analysis and as a result involves a broad range of materials and associated processes.  

Materials Engineer Industrial Placement 
This factory-based role will sit within the Materials Department and deliver development and support for the Engineering Team in exploiting latest materials technology to add performance. This will range from the responsibility for the delivery of specific materials projects assigned, testing programs, assisting the department with failure investigations and related reporting to the maintenance of departmental documentation to assist the wider organisation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team working towards some of the most technologically advanced cars in the world. As part of the Materials team, you will be hands on with the testing of numerous types of high-performance materials and processes. You will work alongside talented engineers and manufacturing staff throughout the company, gaining a unique insight into the team and wider F1 world.  

Shape the Future 

• Support the creation, execution, and reporting of material testing programs and characterisation activities. 

• Investigate and develop process improvements in collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance departmental efficiency. 

• Assist with failure analysis to determine root causes and prevent recurring issues. 

• Ensure a safe and organised laboratory environment by adhering to all safety protocols and procedures. 

Make Real Impact 

• Provide manufacturing support through Quality Assurance coupon testing to ensure material reliability. 

• Maintain and update selected process documents to support the wider organisation. 

• Develop and maintain departmental documentation such as material data and process records to aid decision-making. 

• Contribute to Research and Development projects that advance materials engineering within the team. 

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.  

Atlassian Williams Racing – Shape our teams next chapter:  

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.  

Our People Promise:  

Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.   

Early Careers  

At Atlassian Williams Racing, our Industrial Placement gives ambitious students 12 months inside Formula 1. You’ll take on real responsibility with projects that shape the future car and our business. Grow with a cohort from day one, then head back to university with experience you can apply immediately. Join a high-performance team, push boundaries, make an impact.  

Find Your Place 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Materials and Structures, or a related discipline. 

• Strong understanding of material properties and testing techniques. 

• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a focus on materials technologies. 

• Practical approach supported by relevant studies and prior work experience. 

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 

• Adaptable, proactive, and accountable, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. 

• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. 

• Experience in a laboratory environment (preferred but not essential). 

• Engineering experience through internships or personal projects (highly desirable). 

Life at Williams  

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.  

Additional Information  

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments.  

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.  

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.