Global Graduate Automation Engineer

BEUMER Group; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Sick Pay

Enhanced parental leave

Health & wellbeing

Holiday increase

Job summary

BEUMER Group in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Engineering graduate to contribute to PLC-based baggage handling systems. You will develop PLC code, commission virtually, test in the test centre, and review layouts to leverage standard products.

Travel across Europe and the Middle East is expected as part of project delivery, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and grow technical expertise within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or about to graduate.
• Experience with Siemens TIA, STL and SCL is desirable.
• Understanding of hardware integration, I/O nodes, drives and industrial communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC code for modules and components to deliver robust solutions.
• Commission PLC code virtually and test at the company test centre.
• Review layouts early to use standard product offerings.
• Document solutions and maintain clear records.

Skills

Object‑oriented programming

Hardware integration

Profinet

Ethernet communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or near graduate

Tools

Siemens TIA

STL

SCL

Job description

Conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution – BEUMER Group is a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of high-tech intralogistic systems for global markets. Our employees differentiate themselves by their ability to provide innovative solutions to our customers that incorporates a high-level of industry knowledge and a strong commitment to consistently and continuously expand their skills and knowledge. We fully support these high standards through a supportive teamwork structure, a mutual respect, and a working culture based on trust that fosters stability and security for all of our employees. Our common goal is to implement outstanding and innovative projects worldwide.

Job Description

What we offer

• A unique playground for engineering curiosity: You’ll get immediate access to our own test centre for prototyping, simulation, and validation, allowing you to see and refine your work in a realistic environment.
• Growth into advanced automation work: Whether you’re early in your automation journey or looking to take the next step, we support your development. You will learn from experienced colleagues, gain exposure to complex industrial systems, and gradually take on more responsibility.
• Your code moves real-world systems: You’ll help develop PLC solutions that power thousands of baggage movements every hour at airports worldwide. Your contribution has a direct, tangible impact.
• A collaborative culture built on trust and expertise: You become part of a team that values knowledge sharing, teamwork, and mutual respect. We support continuous learning, high technical standards, and a work culture where everyone can grow.

The job
You will contribute to the development and maintenance of product code, supporting future enhancements, and ensuring high performance of our systems. Your tasks will include:

• Developing PLC code for modules, elements ensuring the best solutions.
• Commissioning your PLC code virtually, as well as testing it at our test centre.
• Reviewing layouts and solutions early in the process to ensure that we use our standard product offerings.
• Participating in the documentation of our solutions.

This opportunity will involve extensive international travel, particularly across Europe and the Middle East

Qualifications

Your profile

Electrical Engineering Graduate (or soon to be a graduating)
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, structured in their work approach, and motivated by solving technical challenges together with others. Ideally, you have:

• Experience with Siemens TIA, STL and SCL.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming in industrial environments.
• Understanding of hardware integration, I/O nodes, drives, Profinet, and Ethernet communication.

If you don’t check every box but are excited about the role, we would still love to hear from you.

Additional Information

• Pension
• Sick Pay
• Enhanced paternity/maternity pay
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Holiday increase with service