Unfortunately the closing date for applications for this year's intake has now passed. However, this is an annual scheme, so please refer to the website for details on the 2009 intake in the Autumn of 2008.

All students will work in the Engineering Department as a Trainee Engineer, two in Design Engineering Department, one in the Advanced Engineering Group and one in Production Engineering.

The level of responsibility and type of project he/she would work on, depends on the ability of the individual to rise to the challenges set, but the expectation is that the individual will become an integrated, contributing member of the design team. Xtrac placement students only work on "real" projects, which ultimately end up on race cars!

The candidate should be a student of aeronautical, automotive, mechanical engineering, or similar degree in their second year of study. Good academic results are a pre-requisite, as is an interest in motorsport. Any experience or exposure to an engineering, automotive or motorsport environment is desirable. The candidate should be able to work unsupervised, be self-motivated and be prepared to work long hours!

The induction for placement student includes training on the Unigraphics 3D CAD system and the company MRP system. A thorough introduction to the company’s manufacturing processes and a two month secondment to the Production Control Office is also included. Each student is assigned a mentor who is there to ensure that the transition from student to Trainee Design Engineer is as seamless as possible.

Previous students have been offered full time positions post graduation, if they have performed successfully during their placement year.