Automation Software Engineer

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in the United Kingdom invites an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Automation Software Team within Assembly Systems on a full-time permanent basis.

You will design, develop, and validate PLC, HMI, and machine-vision automation programs using Beckhoff TwinCAT, PackML, and object-oriented approaches. You will create reusable function blocks to ensure scalable and robust software across multiple machines powering high-performance power units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Proven expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT and PackML frameworks.
• Experience with robotics and machine vision integration.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming, HMI development, and software version control.
• Ability to design scalable, robust automation software for production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate automation programs for production systems.
• Create, maintain, and evolve reusable function blocks for scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver production-ready software across machines.

Skills

Beckhoff TwinCAT

CODESYS

Robot integration

Machine vision

PLC programming

HMI development

PackML

Object-oriented programming

Software version control

Automation processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Automation Software Team within Assembly Systems, on a full-time permanent basis.

About Us & The Role

In our relentless pursuit of Power Unit performance and reliability, we develop cutting-edge manufacturing processes that simply cannot be bought off the shelf. This gives us a unique competitive advantage and offers our Automation Engineers an extraordinary opportunity to design, build, and commission special purpose machines, taking initial sketches and turning them into fully operational production systems.

We are looking for a highly experienced individual in Industrial Automation programming, specialising in the Beckhoff ecosystem. Your proficiency with these technologies will be critical in developing and optimising automation processes, ensuring precision, repeatability, and long-term reliability.

Our machines are programmed using the PackML framework and object-oriented principles, and cover all areas of industrial automation, including PLC programming, HMI development, Motion, Analytics, and the integration of a wide range of sensors and third-party systems. A key part of the role will involve creating, maintaining, and evolving your own reusable function blocks to ensure scalable and maintainable software architectures across multiple machines.

You will join a multi-disciplinary Automation team, working alongside talented and passionate engineers. Your role will involve designing, developing, and validating both new and existing automation programs to ensure they are scalable, robust, and production ready. The machines you deliver will be instrumental in the manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered Power Units including internal combustion engines, electric machines, and batteries built to the highest standards.

What We Need From You

We are looking for a driven, creative, and rigorous engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to play a role in motorsport history and push the boundaries of what is possible as we prepare for the 2026 F1 Power Unit regulations, we want to hear from you.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline
• A scientific and systematic approach to software programming
• High resilience and the ability to deliver against demanding timelines
• A strong foundation in Computer Science or related technical areas
• Strong expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT (CODESYS considered) along with experience integrating robots and machine vision
• Demonstrable experience with software version control
• Excellent understanding of automation and manufacturing processes
• Curious, tenacious, and adaptable, with a drive to innovate
• Exceptional communication skills and a team-first mindset
• A desire to challenge and be challenged to broaden your technical expertise