Hybrid Support Engineer

at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

• Job title: Support Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Indianapolis, United States

About the role

• Hybrid Support Engineer overseeing hybrid systems and data compliance for INDYCAR and its teams. Collaborating closely to ensure efficiency and consistency across engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation, operation, and inspection of hybrid systems across all entries.
• Review hybrid data and ensure compliance with the INDYCAR Rules and Regulations as they relate to Teams and Engine Manufacturers.
• Maintain reliability, fairness, and consistency in hybrid system use.
• Support the Managing Director of Engine Development in the technical governance and performance oversight of hybrid components.
• Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and ongoing development of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software and systems as they pertain to hybrid control, monitoring, and data acquisition.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate hybrid data from the Engine Manufacturers and race teams.
• Provide data and statistical support for issues that might arise such as system degradation, faults, and Rules violation concerns.
• Monitor hybrid performance across participants and maintain the balance of competition through the enforcement of NTT INDYCAR SERIES rules and regulations and ECU control software maintenance and development.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
• Assist hybrid contractor with logistics & tracking of all Hybrid units.
• Perform technical inspection of hybrid units during event days and isolated trips to the hybrid contractor.
• Chair weekly hybrid meeting with manufacturers and Hybrid contractor.
• Support the race teams with the installation of hybrid units and some minor system repairs.
• Establish relationships with team personnel to help identity and track any team related hybrid issues.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering graduate, with a good appreciation of the other discipline.
• Experience with Pi Toolbox, ATLAS or similar data analysis tools and software is a benefit.
• Competency with major computer software applications such as Microsoft products – Excel, Word, Visual Basic.
• High level understanding of electronics, including sensors and wiring of vehicle control units.
• 1 or more years of professional experience.
• Must have a professional attitude, demeanor, and ability to relate to coworkers.
• Strong attention to detail and thorough in accomplishing all tasks with concern for all areas involved, no matter how small.
• Able to adapt quickly according to the environment and the often-changing demands of the job.
• Must be able to interact with many people internally and externally, effectively communicate with coworkers, and be a company representative on a daily basis.
• Must have the ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and motivated to do or achieve something because of one's own enthusiasm or interest, without needing pressure from others.
• Ability to prepare checklists, manage administrative paperwork and files, keep thorough and accurate records, database management, and design forms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days + 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid parental leave and tuition assistance
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Discounts on meals, gear, and more