Materials Technician in Milton Keynes

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.

Red Bull Powertrains has an exciting opportunity to join our Power Unit engineering team as we transition from building our team’s first Power Units to refining them into a race‑ready package, all aimed at delivering the most competitive car on the 2026 Formula One grid. We are seeking a Materials Technician to support with driving the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our state‑of‑the‑art engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, designed to produce high‑performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations. Working from our Milton Keynes factory you will be integrated within the Material and Battery Engineering Group of Red Bull Powertrains. Your role will be to support the Materials Team as part of their material development and failure investigation work. This will entail sample preparation, materials testing (hardness, tensile, fatigue), health and safety support, equipment maintenance and stock taking amongst other responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lab management including equipment maintenance schedules and consumables
• Preparation of metallographic samples
• Use microscopes including SEM for imaging
• Operation of general metallographic laboratory equipment
• Operation of materials testing equipment including but not limited to hardness, tensile, fatigue, XRF and FTIR.
• Management of Equipment Risk Assessments and Operating Procedures
• Management of Laboratory COSHH assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a relevant Engineering College qualification or Apprenticeship
• Practical, hands‑on experience within a material science laboratory.
• Ability to prepare metallurgical samples for examination.
• Experience of writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with the operation of analysis equipment such as SEM, EDX, FTIR, TMA, LFA and DGA.
• Able to generate material data for use by design, which will involve design and/or manufacture of samples and conducting relevant tests as well as interpretation of the results.
• Previous experience of the generation of COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Practical hands‑on approach with ability to self‑manage workload and priorities when necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different areas of the business.

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high‑performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On‑site gym
• Free daily food allowance

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship‑winning cars. If you’re ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.