Electrical Systems Technician/Data Engineer

• The Electrical Systems Technician/Data Engineer is responsible for all electronics and/or radios on the car and maintains the electronics systems to ensure accurate and repeatable data is gathered at track. The electrical systems technician/data engineer will also possess a strong working knowledge of all systems on the car to ensure issues on the car are corrected in a minimum amount of time, select and procure sensors for on car or test rig applications, maintain the workings of the timing stands, and aid in the design and build of test rigs for various applications. The qualified person will be organized, self-motivated, and able to work with minimum supervision and under extreme pressure to make quick, calculated decisions. A strong inter-personal and communication skillset is required along with an exceptional team mentality.

Role and Responsibilities

• Data Analysis
• Use Cosworth / MoTeC / Magnetti / Mclaren / AIM and or other relevant software and hardware to collect and analyze data.
• Compare data among cars to ensure accurate data is gathered.
• Use the above software to program and calibrate sensors on the car.
• Radios
• Understand the basic operation of 2-way radios.
• Ability to program and maintain radio systems.
• Work with series officials to ensure frequencies are properly registered.
• Ability to diagnose radio and antenna issues through the use of Bird and Watt meters.
• Ability to wire and test coax cables.
• Wiring
• Understanding of racecar wiring; this would include the ability to work with Deutsch, Souriau, Molex connectors.
• Understanding of proper strain relief and wiring of sensors.
• Knowledge of Raychem tubing, boots and wire protection products and ability to properly implement them.
• Ability to build and test small looms.
• Ability to repair looms and sensors.
• Understanding of basic AC wiring and ability to test and repair connections on pit or shop equipment.
• Knowledge of sensor and loom design software similar to Visio.
• Knowledge of PCB design and build.
• IT
• Working knowledge of IT networks and ability to diagnose issues.
• Ability to build and repair network cables.
• Race Strategy
• Ability to manage fuel economy over the race weekend.
• Use collected data to understand fuel consumption on runs and provide fuel pit windows to the race strategist.
• Provide strategist with relevant information regarding race operations.
• Sensor Testing and Calibrations
• Validate testing results with the testing data.
• Ability to design and work with sensor calibration rigs.
• Provide accurate and repeatable data.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• At least 2 years of experience in a data or electronics specific role, specifically:
• Expert level data analysis – 2 years’ experience with multiple data software.
• Proficient and familiar with wiring tools and processes.
• Proficient and intimate with harness building standards.
• Proficient and comfortable with race car build process and strategies.
• Proficient and comfortable with working in high stress conditions.
• Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Suite).

Team Penske is an equal opportunity employer.