Building a future talent pipeline

Pillar #2

To keep pace with global innovation in the mobility sector, Australasia must invest in building a high-performing, work-ready talented pipeline of engineers.
SME-A’s signature Formula SAE-A competition leverages our region’s world-class motorsports heritage to play a critical role in building this talent pipeline.
Every year we bring together engineering students, early career professionals, researchers and future employers across Australia and New Zealand to support the solving of real-world mobility problems in this unique, timebound competition.
By replicating the same high-pressure, high-precision environment that defines Australia’s position as host of the annual Grand Prix, Formula SAE-A establishes a proving ground for mobility innovation for undergraduates.
This makes Formula SAE-A a practical incubator for the next generation of mobility engineers to build their electric and autonomous vehicle technology skills, as well as the leadership, teamwork and business skills required for career success.
Formula SAE-A also puts local career pathways with potential future employers in the spotlight, ensuring engineering graduates can envisage their path to success in roles across Australasia’s mobility sector.
Formula SAE-A ensures our region remains a global powerhouse of engineering talent and long-term commercial success.