Hendrick Motorsports · 2 months ago
Performance Engineering Intern
Hendrick Motorsports is a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, currently seeking a highly motivated engineering student or recent graduate for a Performance Engineering Internship. The intern will support lab testing, data acquisition, and race team activities, while developing skills in vehicle dynamics and data analysis.
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Responsibilities
Lab Testing
• 7-Post Test set up and support including instrumentation placement and recalibration, operation and data processing, data analysis, record setup changes on database, preventive maintenance as needed
• Ride Rate Rig testing including car installation and removal, full rig test operation, assistance to Race Engineers and Mechanics, setup and preparation of various compliance tests
• Offsite Testing Rigs including assistance with planning and preparation for test sessions aside of attendance to help with setup and changes
• General Lab maintenance and up keep
Data Acquisition
• Construction of Data Build Sheet, basic system setup and test support as needed
Race Team Support
• Creation of basic tools to support race day activities
• Assist with Pre and Post Event Reports
• Support race day team activities
Qualification
Required
Working towards or completion of an Engineering Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)
Proficiency in popular vehicle dynamics software and experience using simulation tools for dynamic systems investigation, implementation and verification are required (Simulink/MATLAB, PME VES)
Data analysis software to analyze systems response (Pi Toolbox, Motec)
Proficient PC Skills, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, and database management
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8
Be legally authorized to work in the United States
Duration: 6-12 months
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM M-F typical with some overtime and weekends possible
Ability to understand and use machines or lab tools
Perform work accurately and thoroughly
Possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem
Demonstrates an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely and explain and sell solutions to internal customers
Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
Ability to be truthful and be credible in the workplace
Ability to effectively present information publicly
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
Responsible for producing quality, to specification work
Demonstrates being dependable and trustworthy
Has the ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct or actions
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
Self-motivation and the ability to work in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
Work quickly and efficiently on a tight schedule with little technical guidance
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Company
Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Racing Team
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