Join AMZ Racing!
Join AMZ Racing!
"Don't Limit Your Challenges. Challenge Your Limits."
⚡Ready to push boundaries?⚡ AMZ Racing is on a mission to build the fastest, most advanced electric race car in Formula Student. This is your chance to dive deep into groundbreaking technology, challenge what's possible, and become part of a team driven by innovation and passion. Join us to engineer the future of racing—where limits exist only to be broken.
How Can You Join AMZ Racing?
Discover your ideal way to become part of our team—based in Zürich/Dübendorf, Switzerland. We offer four exciting ways to participate:
Focus Student
Full-time commitment
Who: ETH Zürich (BSc Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) & HSLU Lucerne (BSc Electrical Engineering)
Duration: One-year (September to August)
Reward: Earn 20 ECTS credits
Description: Dive deep into cutting-edge technology as a dedicated member of our team. Ideal for ambitious students seeking intensive hands-on experience.
Application Deadline: prelim. 09.06.2025
Driverless Core Member
Autumn: Part-time commitment Spring/Summer: Full-time commitment
Who: ETH Zürich MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Robotics, Systems, and Control
Duration: One-year (October to August)
Description: Develop advanced autonomous driving technologies, working flexibly and intensively as part of our pioneering driverless racing team.
Application Deadline: 01.10.2025
Freelancer
Who: Students from any Swiss university (ETHZ, EPFL, universities of applied sciences)
Duration: Flexible hours (your choice!)
Description: Tailor your commitment to your schedule. Contribute your skills on projects matching your interests and availability. All backgrounds welcome—bachelor’s or master’s students encouraged!
Application Deadline for hardware (FC) modules: 16.06.2025
Application Deadline for driverless (D) modules: 01.10.2025
Thesis Student
Who: Students seeking thesis topics or collaborations
Description: Combine your academic goals with AMZ Racing’s innovative projects. Approach us with your own ideas or simply express your interest.
Note: You’ll independently arrange your supervising professor.
Upcoming Events
We're busy planning exciting events - stay tuned!
Where Will You Contribute?
Every team member at AMZ Racing is essential to achieving our goal: building a faster, smarter, and better electric race car every year. Our team is structured into different specialized modules—each one vital for our success.
We welcome students from all disciplines and backgrounds to apply!
Legend:
- FC: Available for Focus Students (full-time)
- D: Available for Driverless Core Members (full-time)
- Freelancers: Opportunities across all modules
Location: Zürich & Dübendorf, Switzerland
Aerodynamics (FC)
In a formula-styled race car, aerodynamics plays a crucial role in performance. As a member of the aerodynamics module, you will personally carry out all the steps to manufacture components including sidepods, front and rear wings, nose wing, etc. You will begin by drafting 3D shapes using CAD software and validate your concepts with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) by simulating the car in a virtual wind tunnel on the Euler Cluster of ETHZ. Once the final shape is decided, you will design a mold that will be milled by our partners, and then laminate it with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). After the car is finished, you will have the opportunity to visit a physical wind tunnel to compare the data from the simulation with the actual data. Throughout the process, you will gain considerable CAD skills, develop a deep understanding of fluid dynamics, and acquire extensive knowledge in race car aerodynamics and composite materials.
Chassis (FC)
As a member of the chassis module, your work mostly revolves around the design and manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures. Main work include the CAD/structural design and manufacturing of stiff, lightweight, and safe composite parts such as the single-piece monocoque and CFRP rims, but also the responsibility of the general vehicle packaging and internal organization of the car. In addition, various other composite parts such as crash structures and mountings are designed, manufactured, and tested to increase the car's performance and driver safety to minimize the lap time.
Controls (FC)
In the Controls module, you'll be instrumental in the development and refinement of the car's control systems. The key responsibilities include crafting advanced control algorithms (such as 4-wheel torque vectoring algorithms) and improving the Simulink Real-Time model, ensuring its reliability and functionality. Utilizing MATLAB and Simulink, you'll actively engage in the commissioning and testing phases, as well as developing apps that will aid the team in these phases. Your work ensures a seamless integration of complex electronic systems within an automotive masterpiece.
Electronics (FC)
Electronics is crucial to a race car, more so if it is an electric race car. To power and control our sensors, motors, accumulators, and everything else that uses electricity, we have complex electrical systems in place with both high-voltage and low-voltage. In the electronics module, you have the chance to design your own PCBs in e.g. Altium Designer, test them, and integrate them into our car. You might also be responsible for the development of electronics related embedded/non-embedded software like Charger Monitor or Inverter Controller. Furthermore, we also develop our very own high-voltage inverter every year.
Powertrain (FC)
A high-performance car demands a top-notch powertrain. In the powertrain module, you will learn about state-of-the-art technologies and apply them in your work. The AMZ powertrain has been fully self-developed for several years, including the battery, inverters, motors, and gearbox, delivering the desired torque to each of the four wheels. To ensure the powertrain meets our high standards, interfaces must seamlessly integrate with one another. Your responsibilities may include dimensioning, design, manufacturing, validating, and testing of a high/low-voltage battery, thermal management system, self-developed wheel hub motors, and gearbox concepts. You will also have the opportunity to conduct simulations, design in CAD, and manufacture carbon parts.
Suspension (FC)
The suspension module is where precision engineering meets dynamic performance. Our ultimate goal is to provide grip and a stable platform that inspires driver confidence and allows them to push the limits. At AMZ, we take pride in our innovative, entirely student-driven suspension design. You will perform kinematic simulations to determine the optimal suspension geometries, thereby maximizing the tires' potential. Designing the wheel hubs, uprights, and control arms might also be part of your work. Additionally, you might also develop the driver controls, including steering and brake systems, as well as your own mode-decoupled spring-damper elements. As part of our module, you will have the opportunity to learn extensively about vehicle dynamics and structural design. Specifically, you may get the chance to dimension pneumatic or hydraulic circuits, as well as to optimize, validate, and fine-tune suspension systems. Furthermore, you will be encouraged to develop and design your own components, contributing your unique insights and expertise to the team's success.
Autonomous Planning & Controls (D)
Dive into the heart of autonomous racing by developing powerful algorithms that help our race car master complex tracks with unmatched speed and precision. You'll apply advanced methods like Optimal Control, test your strategies in cutting-edge virtual simulations, and continuously optimize performance - turning groundbreaking theory into racing reality!
Estimation (D)
Join our Estimation module, where you'll create ultra-precise positioning systems, environmental mapping, state estimation and boundary detection. Your work directly influences real-time decision-making by integrating advanced sensors, including IMUs and ground-speed sensors, transforming sensor data into the accurate, actionable insights essential for winning on the track.
Perception (D)
Be the eyes of our autonomous race car! Step into the frontline of our autonomous racing team by developing innovative perception solutions. You'll harness the power of LiDAR, camera, and deep learning to create accurate real-time representations of the racing environment. Your innovations in sensor fusion and detection technologies will set the stage for superior navigation and performance ensuring our vehicle always stays one step ahead.
Simulation (D)
Push the limits of racing technology from behind the screen! In our Simulation module, you'll create a sophisticated virtual environment to validate and fine-tune autonomous algorithms. Experiment freely with strategies, optimize vehicle dynamics, and solve complex engineering challenges all while preparing our technology for real-world success before the car ever hits the track.
Software Infrastructure (D)
Join the essential backbone of our autonomous racing efforts: our Software Infrastructure team. You'll be responsible for designing robust, reliable software systems that seamlessly integrate all aspects of the driverless pipeline. Your work ensures smooth, safe, and efficient deployments and enables the entire team to push boundaries without limitation - laying the foundation for racing excellence.
Operations
As a legally independent student association that is financially independent from any university, we rely heavily on our partners. In the operations module, you will be responsible for marketing and public relations. Your main tasks will include creating media, such as pictures and videos, using software of your choice (examples include Blender, KeyShot etc.), and assisting in planning events such as our renowned rollout. Your work in the operations team is essential to highlight the association's work and effectively promote it across various channels. It is the operations team’s task to amplify the association's reach, which is crucial for attracting potential sponsors and new team members, both of which are of paramount importance to the success of the project.
How to apply?
Why Join AMZ Racing?
At AMZ Racing, passion fuels our work. As volunteers, our reward is creating groundbreaking electric race cars, pushing the boundaries of engineering, and gaining hands-on experience you simply can't find in a classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into areas beyond your core interest - software experts often get hands-on with carbon manufacturing, for example. We value enthusiasm and willingness to learn above all; many of our members began with little prior knowledge. AMZ isn't just about building race cars - it's about building skills, confidence, and experiences that shape careers.
If you're motivated and ready to grow beyond your limits, we want you on our team!
Focus Student
- Apply until prelim. 09.06.2025
- Confirmation by 30.06.2025
- Materials (in English & in separate PDFs)
- CV
- letter of motivation incl. interested areas of work at AMZ
- current transcript of grades (for ETH students: from MyStudies)
- How to Submit:
- Send an Email (Subject: "AMZ Focus Student Application 25/26") with the materials to recruiting@amzracing.ch & thomatan@ethz.ch (application must be sent to both addresses). Additionally, apply via the application form (awaiting new form) from D-MAVT. All three must be done!
Driverless Core Member
- Apply until 01.10.2025
- Application Materials: (in English, each as separate PDF files)
- CV
- Motivation letter (mention your preferred AMZ modules)
- Latest transcript of grades (official or unofficial)
- How to Submit:
- Email with subject: "AMZ DV Core Member Application 25/26" to recruiting@amzracing.ch
Freelancer
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Application Deadline:
- Driverless (D) modules: Apply until 01.10.2025
- Hardware (FC) modules: Apply until 16.06.2025 (Late submissions may not be considered.)
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Application Materials: (in English, each as separate PDF files)
- CV
- Motivation letter (include your availability per week and preferred modules)
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How to Submit:
- Email with subject: "AMZ Freelancer Application 25/26" to recruiting@amzracing.ch
Thesis Student & other
No specific guidelines. Just send us an email at recruiting@amzracing.ch. Tell us about your interests or project ideas, and we'll discuss possibilities!
