By alley - Aug 13, 2015, 2:07 PM ET

Nissan LMP1 job posting with BBR Design

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We are looking for qualified, highly motivated individuals, who can work creatively and foster a collaborative team atmosphere, while delivering on tight deadlines and remaining calm in high pressure situations. All posted positions will be based at our facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send your resume/CV to

awilson@nissanlmp1.com

Immigration status allowing the candidate to work in the USA, and the ability to travel frequently and have an unrestricted passport to comply with the venues on the WEC calendar are essential for all positions. Candidates must also be well-organized, with excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail in all areas associated with the position applied for.

Requires at least 5 years' of experience with assembling uprights, steering racks, oil pumps, suspension, brakes & complex assemblies generally used for racing.

Requires a minimum of 5 years' experience, position assists in rebuilding the race car after each event. The main tasks in this position are to set down the car after each session or race, strip the car, change engines, crack check components, rebuild components, maintenance on the fuel cell, rebuild the car, work to a life cycle for the components and generally make sure the car is reliable and working to its maximum mechanical ability. This employee may also be required to participate in pit stops.

This position will require the applicant to have knowledge in trimming, laminating, curing and finishing carbon fiber components. This individual will also be required to have experience in repairing crashed or broken parts of the race car in a timely manner.

Must have experience refueling cars both in pit stops and during test and practice sessions. Person must also occasionally travel to our workshop to prepare/upgrade equipment as required. This person should possess other qualities that would be useful in additional areas within the race team and can be utilized in-between sessions.

Responsibilities: Work with Race Engineer, supporting activities including: performance analysis, pre-race strategy analysis, data reduction and reporting

Work with electronics department to communicate requests and implement software/hardware updates
Develop analysis and strategy tools
Generate post-race reports for items such as refueling and pit stop timing
Ensure and maintain quality of sensors and sensor calibrations on car before and during tests and races
Ensure data is downloaded from the car onto the server in a timely and efficient manner

Responsibilities: Create engineering designs and drawings for gearbox, driveline and related items

Create documentation in support of gearbox and driveline engineering work, e.g. build manuals, technical update documents, and test reports, etc.
Support build department as required to ensure repeatable, reliable, build quality
Improve and develop gearbox performance, through appropriate engineering testing methods, and update designs as required
Effectively communicate timelines with Engineering, Production, and Build departments for updates and part supply in support of greater team plans

Responsibilities: Create part and assembly designs that are well engineered, well considered, and fit for purpose

Create detailed drawings of parts and assemblies for manufacture and assembly
Create supporting build documentation as required
Communicate with the rest of the engineering group to ensure fitment, suitability, and take design feedback into consideration
Communicate effectively with Production and Build, on timelines, manufacturing methods, and concerns

Responsibilities: Manage lines of communication between electronics and other departments within the team, as well as external vendors

Guide and direct electronics system architecture and design choices
Ensure electronics inventory and production are aligned with requirements
Ensure soft and hardware updates are prepared and tested in concert with the preparation and running of cars
Assist in problem identification and remediation
Set priorities for department members in line with team priorities

Responsibilities: Performing Finite Element Analysis on composite and homogeneous parts

Implicit analysis required; Explicit analysis desirable
Provide feedback of results and recommendations to design department in a timely manner
Be able to do detailed hand calculations to "sanity check" results
Recommend, support and/or perform physical testing, where required to validate analysis results

Responsibilities: Support and improve computer networks and file sharing at the track and shop

Implement and maintain file control for CAD software
Support TV, radio, and timing stand electronics at the track
Maintain team computer soft and hardware, as well as managing relationships with suppliers

This applicant must hold a clean U.S. CDL and have experience as a race team truckie for at least 5 years. The position will be responsible for driving the truck to all of our U.S. based tests and our race at COTA. While at the racetrack for tests, the truckie will coordinate the garage set up with the rest of our crew, be responsible for tire management (pressures, inspections and heaters), be responsible for the loading/unloading of the truck and general maintenance of the truck, trailer and pit equipment. This applicant must have immaculate attention to detail and enjoy working with others as part of a team. Pit stop experience is preferred.