Automation Software Engineer

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Overstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop and validate industrial automation software for our production systems. You will work within the Assembly Systems Automation Software Team, delivering scalable PLC, HMI, motion and analytics solutions for power unit manufacturing.

You will build reusable function blocks, integrate Beckhoff TwinCAT (CODESYS considered) and robot vision, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Proven expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT and exposure to CODESYS.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development and motion control.
• Familiarity with machine vision and robot integration.
• Ability to develop reusable function blocks and scalable software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate automation programs for production systems.
• Create, maintain and evolve reusable function blocks for scalable software architecture.
• Integrate Beckhoff TwinCAT with robots, machine vision and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary Automation team to deliver robust, production-ready software.

Skills

Beckhoff TwinCAT

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Machine vision integration

PackML

Software architecture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline

Tools

CODESYS

Robot integration tools

Version control systems

Job description

Talent Acquisition will conduct a pre-screen of your profile against the experience and characteristics above

If successful, you will be progressed to Hiring Manager review who will conduct a more thorough technical review of your profile in line with the role requirements

If shortlisted, you will be invited to speak with the Talent Acquisition team and possible on-site interview with the team

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

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