Altran and Renault launch the Engineering Academy

Once again, the Renault F1 Team will open its doors to the winning candidate of this international competition organized by Altran. They will then have the opportunity to work for six months within Renault’s Research and Development department.

Launched in 2004, this initiative has proven to be a valuable platform for young graduates seeking to work at the highest level of motorsport. This privileged access to the world of Formula 1 represents a unique opportunity for all candidates.

The partnership with Total for this edition of the Altran Engineering Academy drives the competition to focus particularly on the issue of energy efficiency, one of the main concerns of this international energy group whose mission is to sustainably meet the growing demand for energy through innovation and action.

The winners of previous years, like the Brazilian Gustavo Brambilla in 2008, have shown that this experience within the team was decisive in their career: several participants in this competition are indeed currently employed by the team, while others are in contact for future integration.

Robin Tuluie, Head of the Research and Development sector for ING Renault F1 Team, explains: « The competition attracts a large number of young people who have a passion for our professions and who are not intimidated by the complexity of our environment, nor by the level of commitment required. Their participation over the past five years has been valuable for the team on a technical level and, for my department, a rewarding human experience. »

Anne-Laure Sanguinetti, partnership manager for Altran, confides: « Participating in this challenge, which sees several hundred young candidates from the world’s best universities and schools, allows them to share this passion for challenge with Altran and ING Renault F1 Team. Every year, we face a difficult choice and are impressed by their ability to defend their ideas in front of the jury members. »

Philippe-Franck Girard, Scientific Director of the Total Group and member of the AEA 2009 jury, states: « We are very happy to participate in this technical partnership with ING Renault F1 Team and Altran. Discovering new talents among young people is a fantastic challenge. We hope they will bring new and innovative ideas in the field of energy efficiency. It is our duty to open our world to new generations so that they understand the complexity of our industry ».

Candidates can already register on the official site for the 2009 edition: https://www.altran-academy.com. The application deadline is scheduled for May 22nd.

According to a press release from the Renault F1 Team