Graduate PLM Support Engineer
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the role:
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, we strive for excellence and are looking for the best and brightest minds to join us in helping to drive performance and improve efficiency. We are a team dedicated to constant improvement and need driven and passionate individuals who demand the best from themselves.
Our IT team is looking for a Graduate PLM Support Engineer with the passion and determination to impact our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments. These environments drive performance through design and simulation across our business, ensuring we maintain our position as an F1 leader both on and off the track. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our PLM environment.
The Graduate PLM Support Engineer role sits within the PLM team and reports to the Principal PLM Support Engineer. The PLM team is responsible for supporting, implementing, integrating, and automating the organisation’s PLM toolsets, working closely with various areas across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for the operational running of our Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and PLM systems. You will be the central point of contact for support of the CAD/PLM platform for the Design Office, Operational, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing, and Non-F1 departments.
You will thrive on working in a fast-paced and ever-changing digital environment and in a role where you can support and be involved in innovative solutions across a vast portfolio of technologies.
Key Accountabilities:
Provide first-line user support for CAD/PLM systems, resolving issues promptly
Administer the CAD/PLM platform, ensuring accuracy, and consistency
Support the development and refinement of support processes within the PLM environment
Conduct system testing to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with requirements
Ensure that monitoring is kept up to date and alerts are escalated as necessary
Streamline the user onboarding experience embracing automation
Administer licensing across PLM systems
Maintain and update documentation and procedures to reflect current practices and system changes
Assist in planning and executing system upgrades, including testing and user coordination
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve system efficiency and user productivity
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate would be educated to a degree level and have a strong interest in CAD, design, methods and automation and a desire to learn new things
Demonstrate experience and interest in CAD and design methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently
Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, etc.) to streamline processes and enhance system capabilities
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users
Self-motivated and proactive with a passion for continuous learning and improvement
Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a team, meeting strict deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
Online Testing:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete the following tests (if you have not completed them within the last 6 months)
