Mechanic/Wiring Tech - IMSA
Company: Penske Racing South
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description Porsche Penske
Motorsport is looking for a qualified Mechanic/wiring Technician to
join our team. This role will be a vital member of our traveling
racing organization that competes in the IMSA Weather Tech Sports
Car Championship. This position will include extensive travel both
domestically and internationally throughout the year for periods of
2-3 weeks at a time. This position will be based out of our
Mooresville, North Carolina facility. Responsibilities Designing,
building, repairing, and maintaining motorsport looms and
harnesses. Managing, programming, and maintaining radios. Work in
conjunction with parts department to produce orders for outside
vendors. Maintaining inventory of looms and sensors with the
systems engineers. Working with System Engineers to have stable and
reliable communication to the car. Aid in trackside IT network
setup, maintenance, and configuration and general IT tasks. Manage
and execute assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of Porsche
Penske Motorsport race cars in support of the above-mentioned
series and a safe and efficient manner. Meeting specified deadlines
for race car preparation while executing a high level of race car
preparation. Making the necessary adjustments to the car according
to established procedures for each race and test event by
collaborating with managers, chief mechanics, drivers, and
engineers to meet design specifications and achieve desired
results. Disassembling, cleaning, and non-destructive testing of
race car components. Work in support of all mileage tracking and
parts management programs. Supply build sheets and mileage sheets
and input data into these programs. Maintaining accurate records of
changes on all adjustable components of the car during post-race
teardown, i.e., recording suspension lengths, pedal positions,
tracking serial ’s, etc. Safely operating equipment according to
recommended safety specifications, including the use of all
protective equipment necessary (protective eyewear, earplugs, etc.)
while identifying any safety hazards and reporting all risks
immediately to a supervisor. Openly communicating with team members
in manufacturing and engineering departments to develop functional
and quality components. Provide direction and act as a mentor to
less experienced mechanics to ensure quality control while
promoting a positive learning environment. Professionally represent
the team and its sponsors on and off-track premises. Participating
in the Porsche Penske Motorsport Workout Program designed to
maximize physical strength and endurance to remain competitive at a
professional level. International and domestic travel with the team
to races and tests is expected and required for this position.
Participation in the pit stop crew, including a training and
fitness program. Qualifications Required 2-3 years of experience in
top-level professional motorsports in an electrical technician
role. F1, IndyCar, IMSA, WEC, Formula E preferred. At track
position experience preferred. Required experience designing,
building, repairing, and maintaining motorsports looms and
harnesses. Ability to travel internationally required. Preferred
experience with Radio / Intercom systems, programming, and
maintenance. General IT and networking experience preferred.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of set-up specifications for
race cars and the appropriate safety mechanisms for each component.
Ability to communicate with all team members. Meet
professional-level performance criteria to be a member of the pit
crew. Be able to interpret and follow set-up designs for individual
races and test events. Have wide knowledge of mechanical
components, electronics, and structural framework of race cars.
Manual experience using one or more of the following: lathe, mill,
drill press, band saw. Be proficient in using precision measuring
devices.
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