What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seat Engineer position at Team Penske?
- This is a senior and leadership role within the engineering team and position responsibilities will
include but are not limited to:
- Optimization of on-track performance of the team at each event and throughout the championship.
- Organized and safe running of a PPM LMDh prototype in the WEC Championship and all supporting events:
- Performing all pre-event preparation work
- Maintaining the vehicle setup database and determining a starting setup.
- Preparation of a weekend run plan, test item lists, and work lists
- Management of tires and tire preparation for each event
- Communication to the car over the radio and throughout each event
- Direct communication to the drivers and ensuring they are performing at their best, providing direct feedback for improvement
- Efficient management of support engineering staff for responsible car (Performance Engineer, Systems Engineer, etc…) at each event
- In cooperation with the Car Chief Mechanic, ensure that the car is in full technical compliance at all times
- Ensure that technicians are informed at all times, ie. run plan review, preparation and pre-fits of test items, tire plan, etc..
- Management of tires and tire preparation for each event
- Provide an environment and atmosphere for engineering staff to grow, and improve in a mentorship capacity.
- Performing all pre-event preparation work
- Organized and safe running of a PPM LMDh prototype in the WEC Championship and all supporting events:
- Management and execution of long-term development items and engineering tasks to continually push the program forward
Race Weekend Tasks:
- Maintain run log of all changes that occur with the car.
- Work closely with driver and crew chief providing ideas, feedback and support.
- All simulation tasks as required to evaluate potential changes.
- Fuel Mileage during the race event.
- Work with team mechanics as required completing any and all tasks (loading, car work, etc.).
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