The duties of the #1 Mechanic will include but not limited to: 

Responsibilities:

• Support and lead preparation and maintenance of the GTP car before, during, and after race events
• Coordinate and direct the mechanic crew in the garage and during pit stops  
• Perform technical diagnostics, repairs, and setup adjustments to chassis, external powertrain, electronics, and aerodynamics components  
• Ensure compliance with technical regulations, safety standards, and vehicle reliability requirements  
• Work closely with engineers, drivers, and the Crew Chief to rapidly implement setup decisions  
• Document work, faults, and changes (issue lists, service logs, checklists)  
• Prepare and maintain tools, spare parts, and measurement equipment 
• Manage inventory control  
• Support testing, development runs, and technical meetings 
• Attend briefings and debriefs; contribute to fault analysis and continuous improvemen

Skillset:

• Completed training as an automotive mechatronics technician, vehicle mechanic, or comparable technical qualification  
• Minimum 5–7 years of motorsport experience, ideally with DPI, LMP1, LMP2, GTE, or GTLM endurance cars (IMSA, WEC, or equivalent top series experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines, hybrid systems (if applicable), transmissions, suspension, brakes, electronics, and data analysis  
• Experience with diagnostic systems, telemetry, and data evaluation  
• Leadership experience or proven ability to lead a small team under high pressure conditions 
• High resilience and flexibility (willingness to travel, work irregular hours, and attend race weekends)  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions under stress  
• Fluent in English; German skills are a plus  
• Valid driver’s license and U.S. work authorization/Green Card, or willingness to relocate with appropriate visa arrangements  
• Team player with clear communication skills  
• Precision- and quality-oriented mindset  
• Proactive, independent working style with a strong sense of responsibility  
• Passion for motorsport and high-performance vehicles 
• Promote our values of (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into WRT ESG strategy

Location: Kannapolis, US