Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer

Rubicon Recruitment
Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
6 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH’s (increasing with length of service) Team Building events, including trips abroad

Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer | Poole | £100,000

Are you motivated by ownership, technical depth, and building automation that genuinely works in production? This Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer role offers full control of automation within a precision manufacturing environment, where your engineering decisions directly impact quality, throughput, and scalability. If you prefer designing, building, and deploying systems yourself rather than overseeing from afar, this Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer opportunity will suit your approach.

As a Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer, you will benefit from:

High level of autonomy and end-to-end technical ownership

The opportunity to design and implement automation systems from the ground up

Direct access to senior leadership and rapid decision-making

25 days holiday + BH’s (increasing with length of service)

Team Building events, including trips abroad

As a Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Designing and implementing robotics and automation solutions within Manufacturing and Precious Metals production

Building systems that improve precision, consistency, and throughput

Developing control logic and automation software across PLC and industrial platforms

Integrating sensors, actuators, and machine vision into production-ready solutions

Identifying and delivering process improvements directly on the shop floor

Taking ownership of automation reliability, performance, and continuous improvement

As a Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer, your experience will include:

Proven hands-on delivery of automation or robotic systems in an industrial environment

A background in robotics, automation, mechatronics, or a related Engineering Qualification

Practical experience with PLCs, control systems, or industrial automation

Ability to write and understand automation software using Python, C++, or similar

Experience integrating sensors, actuators, or vision systems

Confidence working independently and taking ownership of technical outcomes

This Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer position sits within a fast-growing E-commerce and Manufacturing group investing heavily in automation, systems, and operational scalability. The emphasis is on delivery over theory, making this role ideal for an engineer who values precision, accountability, and tangible results.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and build automation systems that will shape future production capability, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Charlie at Rubicon for more information

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