Will include (but will not be limited) to the following:
1. Research and development for new FIM Electric disciplines and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
1.1 Development of equivalences between different Electric Vehicles racing in the same discipline/class. Development of an EVs Balance Of Performances (BOP) programme. Electronic skills for EVs instrumentation (datalogger, GPS, IMU, sensors), track test data collection and analysis (including powertrain test bench data) will be required.
1.2 Development of equivalences between differentInternal Combustion Engines vehicles (ICE) vs Electric vehicles (EVs) racing in the same discipline/class. Development of an ICE vs EVs Balance Of Performances (BOP) programme. Electronic skills for EVs and ICE vehicles instrumentation (datalogger, GPS, IMU, sensors), track test data collection and analysis (including powertrain test bench data) will be required.
2. Technical Rules
With the support of experts from the CTI and the other sporting Commissions :
1. Develop and roll out Technical Rulesbooks (mainly focused in priority on electric for your position) for new FIM competitions using FIM Standards, scientific studies or technical analyses (including external expertise when necessary);
2. Review and update the Technical Rules books for existing FIM competitions based on direct feedback from FIM Technical Directors, associated sporting commissions and involved stakeholders.
3. Homologations
3. Support and work in close cooperation with the sporting disciplines, taking into account their requirements in the field of motorcycle Homologations (mainly focused in priority on EVs for your position) and the FIM Racing Homologation Programme for any products related to safety (Electrical PPE, Electrical safety equipment, etc.).
4. Review and update the Technical Rules books for existing FIM competitions based on direct feedback from FIM Technical Directors, associated sporting commissions and involved stakeholders.
4. Education/Knowledge
5. Create and deliver training content for (face-to-faceandonline) technical / electricseminars; sometime with external support from specialists;
6. Prepare and run tests for participants in order to deliver FIM licences;
7. Monitor emerging trends tha tcould affect FIM technical / electricregulations;
8. Gain continuous knowledge of the latest research (ortechnical/electrical/new energies development) in the relevant fields.
5. Projects
9. Work with the Technical & Safety Dpt. and CTI to develop new projects based on the strategic needs;
10. Develop and nurture contacts with industry at high technical level;
11. Share technical / electrical knowledge and expertise across the FIM and provide technical guidance to other FIM projects and initiatives when required.
6. Administrative duties
12. Various administrative duties, including the preparation of agendas and minutes as well as compiling documentation for various meetings (mainly focused on electric topics for your position).
13. Communication to stakeholders (Virtual meetings, Info letters, Press releases);
14. Reporting on technical activities to the CTI Technical Manager, CTI Director, Sports Director, CEO.
15. Archiving of data and documents belonging to the FIM.
Qualifications and skills required:
16. Challenger, team spirit, pro-active, positive, resilient, passionate about motorsports.
17. Master or Engineering degree in one of these fields (by priority order): Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering (PhD in related field is an asset).
18. Excellent command of both written and spoken English and French (FIM official languages) is essential (technical documents and correspondence). Italian and/or Spanish are an asset.
19. At least 5-year experience in a motorcycling/automotive related industry (ideally in R&D, examples: Formula-E, Moto-E, Electric racing company / team).
20. Proven experience in Project Management and Project Leadership.
21. Very good computer skills (including the ability to manage electronics: data logging/recording softwares, data analysis softwares, powertrain test bench data).
22. Interest in technical and sporting issues.
23. Self-starter and well organised with capacity to work independently and in autonomy, ability to prioritise and strictly respect deadlines.
24. Work and travel on weekends in connection with FIM events will be required (range: between 10 to 20 events per year).