Join The Team.
Formula UBC is a student design team that accepts students from all Undergraduate and Masters programs at UBC. This includes students from 1st to 4th year and beyond. Each year our team recruits new member from the end of August through the middle of September. Our online application opens the weekend before UBC Imagine day and remains open for about two weeks. As applications are submitted our executive team reviews them and invites selected individuals for an interview.
To learn more about the team before applying, applicants can meet our members through our booth at Imagine day or through our info nights.
Gain from Us
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Build It. Drive It. Collaborate with a team to design and construct a formula-style open-wheel race car.
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Compete Globally. Test your skills at Formula SAE Michigan against 120 universities worldwide.
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Engineer Yourself. Grow into a well-rounded engineer and emerging leader through hands-on experience.
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Get Noticed. Formula SAE experience catches the eye of co-op recruiters and industry professionals.
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Connect & Thrive. Forge lifelong friendships and build valuable industry connections.
What We Look For​
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Passion Over Experience. Knowledge of engines or car systems helps, but drive and curiosity matter most.
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Self-Starters. Quick learners who research, experiment, and reach their own conclusions thrive here.
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Committed Team Players. Projects succeed when members dedicate time, meet deadlines, and tackle the hard work.
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Growth-Minded. Those who embrace challenges, learn fast, and push themselves excel on our team.
Key Experiences
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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 & SolidWorks Electrical
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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
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Event planning
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Great work ethic and a strong team mentality is by far the most important!