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Mentoring Formula Student Electric Race Car Engineering Teams

Case study showing how Flex engineers mentored Esslingen University students on electric race car electronics, PCB layout, EMC, and safety development.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Flex automotive engineers supported the E.Stall Formula Student team with electronic schematics, PCB layout optimization, component arrangement, conductor track design, and EMC training. The collaboration prepared students for professional automotive engineering challenges including cost, time, and regulatory pressures. The project also served as a recruitment channel for future engineers.

Key takeaways

Flex engineers delivered targeted mentoring on electric vehicle electronics and PCB design

Training covered EMC fundamentals, safety development, and circuit board layout

Students competed in Formula Student events judged on engineering, cost, and business plans

Collaboration helped attract and develop future automotive engineering talent

Project demonstrated practical application of electronics skills in high-performance EV design

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