Altran and Renault F1 Team launch 2006 Altran Engineering
Academy
Altran and the Renault F1 Team have teamed up for the third
edition of the Altran Engineering Academy.
For the third consecutive year, Altran – in conjunction
with the World Champion Renault F1 Team – is offering
the opportunity to make dreams come true for a talented young
engineer.
The Altran Engineering Academy is an innovative programme
developed by Altran and the World Champion Renault F1 Team
with a clear goal: to give young talent the opportunity to
express itself, in one of the most demanding engineering environments
in the world.
Students entering the competition must submit a project featuring
technological innovation in one of seven disciplines: aerodynamics,
power, performance engineering, vehicle dynamics, control
systems, electronics, materials transducers and fuel technology.
After rigorous assessment by a panel comprising independent
experts and senior members of the Renault F1 Team engineering
staff, the winner wins a 6-month placement with the Renault
F1 Team, including accommodation in Oxford, a company car
and a comfortable salary. The winning student will also be
mentored by an Altran expert within the team.
Previous winners Mark Caldwell and Isaac Prada have described
their placement as a life-changing experience. Isaac explains:
"The level of candidates selected for the final was incredible
and winning the competition was already something that made
me really proud. To be then involved in working with the team,
to see my work being useful and to be asked to stay a further
2 months to complete the project I was assigned has been even
better."
Mark continues: "When, after six exciting months, my
placement came to an end a position became available in the
Aero department. I decided to apply for the job and I am now
employed by the Renault F1 Team! This is the fulfilment of
my life's dream and I cannot thank Altran enough for the opportunity
they have offered me."
Robin Tuluie, Head of R & D at the Renault F1 Team, pays
tribute to the value of the Engineering Academy not only for
the candidates, but also to the team. "Young graduates
who submit their work have obviously a desire to be involved
in a highly competitive environment like ours and are not
afraid of the level of commitment required. Working with these
young and talented people and helping them achieve their ultimate
goal has proven an exciting and rewarding experience.
The previous two editions of the Altran Engineering Academy
have been a resounding success and thousands of people visited
the official competition website and hundreds of registrations
were received from candidates in more than twenty countries.
Candidates can register until 31st May 2006 on the official
website of the competition: http://www.altran-academy.com.
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