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About Praheti Racing

Praheti Racing SAE-CBIT, a student-led motorsport team at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, designs, builds, and tests Formula Student-format race cars under the FSAE framework. The team competes nationally and internationally, providing members with real-world exposure to automotive engineering and motorsport standards. Praheti Racing also organizes technical events on campus to engage students with the automotive industry and promote hands-on learning. The team fosters an environment for members to develop technical, collaborative, and leadership skills.

Role Description

Members at Praheti Racing contribute to the full lifecycle of the race car, including design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of components in accordance with FSAE rules and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of race car components.
• CAD modeling.
• Simulations.
• Workshop activities.
• Documentation.
• Supporting event preparation (presentations, reports, technical reviews).
• Collaborating across sub-teams (chassis, powertrain, aerodynamics, electronics, operations).
• Participation in internal meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Organizing or supporting technical events to promote automotive learning on campus.
• Full-time, on-site role in Maharashtra, India.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CAD software (training may be provided).
• Simulation tools (training may be provided).
• Workshop machinery (training may be provided).
• Measurement instruments (training may be provided).

Qualifications

• Strong interest in automotive engineering, motorsport, and hands-on mechanical or technical work.
• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals (mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes).
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Clear communication skills in technical and non-technical contexts.
• Willingness to learn and use specified tools.
• Commitment to safety practices, project deadlines, and continuous improvement.
• Availability for on-site work, team meetings, and events in Maharashtra, India.
• Occasional extended hours during build and competition phases.
• Enrollment in or completion of an engineering or related technical program is preferred but not strictly required.
• Previous experience in student projects, technical clubs, or competitions (e.g., robotics, SAE, Formula Student) is an advantage.