Robotics Engineer

Robotics and Automation Engineer

North Lincolnshire- various sites

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum

Benefits: 33 days annual leave, pension, subsidised canteen, free gym, healthcare scheme.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Robotics and Automation Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in North Lincolnshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Robotics and Automation Engineer to play a key role in the development, implementation and optimisation of automated manufacturing systems.

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of exciting engineering projects, including capital investment programmes, robotic and collaborative robot (cobot) integration, new production line installations, factory expansions and ongoing automation improvements.

Working across multiple manufacturing sites, you will take responsibility for supporting automation projects from initial concept and design through to installation, commissioning and ongoing optimisation.

This role would suit an engineer with a strong background in industrial automation, robotics and electrical control systems who enjoys working on technically challenging projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and support industrial automation and electrical control systems.

Programme, configure and optimise PLCs, HMIs, drives and industrial networks.

Lead and support the integration of industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots).

Contribute to the delivery of automation and capital engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.

Produce, interpret and review electrical drawings, technical specifications and engineering documentation.

Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, robotics and electrical control system faults.

Ensure all automated equipment and systems comply with relevant machinery safety legislation and electrical standards.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance equipment performance, reliability and productivity.

Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new automated production equipment.

Work collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, production and external suppliers.

Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies, procedures and engineering standards.

About You – Skills and Experience

We are looking for a technically capable and proactive Robotics and Automation Engineer with experience working within an industrial or manufacturing engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.

Proven experience in an automation engineering or robotics-focused role.

Strong PLC programming experience, ideally with Siemens, Schneider or Allen-Bradley systems.

Good knowledge of industrial automation systems, electrical controls and control architecture.

Experience with industrial robotics and/or collaborative robots (cobots).

Ability to interpret, produce and modify electrical drawings.

Experience supporting engineering projects, including installation and commissioning.

Understanding of machinery safety legislation, safety circuits and associated systems.

Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Desirable experience:

Industrial robot programming and integration.

Vision systems and automated inspection technology.

SCADA and MES systems.

Industrial networking and communication protocols.

Project engineering and capital equipment installations.

Continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimisation.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Robotics and Automation Engineer looking to join an established engineering operation with significant investment in automation and technology.

You will have the opportunity to work with modern robotic systems, contribute to major engineering projects and develop your technical expertise within a business that continues to invest in its manufacturing capabilities.

If you are a Robotics and Automation Engineer looking for your next challenge, with a genuine interest in robotics, automation and engineering project delivery, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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