Global Graduate Automation Engineer

Location
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, gb
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Last seen
Oct 12, 2026

About the role

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

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.

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