What We Do
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Collaborate as a team to design and build a formula-style open-wheeled race car
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Compete in the annual Formula SAE Michigan competition against 120 universities from around the world
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Facilitate the growth of our members into well-rounded engineers and leaders
Why Join The Team
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Gain hands-on experience with real world racecar automotive engineering
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Teamwork and leadership experience
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Co-op recruiters look for Formula SAE experience
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Make new friends and industry connections
What We Look For
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Seeks driven, hardworking individuals who are passionate about their work.
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Quick learners who can independently research & solve problems.
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Committed members who complete assigned projects consistently & timely
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Time commitment comparable to taking an additional university course.
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Looks for students who can work effectively in a team, meet reasonable deadlines, and are willing to take on essential routine or hands-on tasks.
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Knowledge of car subsystems or related topics is an asset, but not required.
“My experience on the Formula UBC team has given me the opportunity to challenge the entire design process, from fabrication and prototyping, all the way back to market research. It’s been this experience alone that has landed me a dream job before even finishing my degree.”
– Connor Burgess, 2014 Drivetrain Team Lead
Preferred Experience
No particular experience is required to join the team, but the following can help you stand out from other applicants:
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Ability to use SolidWorks
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Machining Experience
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CNC Experience (Mill, Router, WaterJet)
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Welding (TIG, MIG)
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Experience in automotive servicing
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Composite & Aerospace Materials
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Involvement in previous projects
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Electronics & Prototyping
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Programming (C, C++, Python, MATLAB)
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Sponsor/Industry relations
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Creating media for marketing purposes
Great work ethic and a strong team mentality is by far the most important!