Job no: 498386
Work type: Permanent
Location: Brixworth
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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
If you thrive in high-performance environments and want to help shape the future of motorsport automation, and be part of our journey.
Application Process:
- Submit your online application with your CV
- 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
Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 GMT Standard Time
