Robotics Jobs

• London
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Develop, integrate and tune trajectory-generation and motion-control algorithms that turn AI Driver outputs into safe, smooth vehicle actuation across multiple platforms. Own production-quality, latency-sensitive C++ control software, using simulation, closed-loop evaluation and on-road testing to validate performance and safety.

CAN

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Owns the engineering release process for autonomous driving models, defining branching strategies, release cadence, configuration management and quality gates. Reviews model, architecture and code changes against intended outcomes, assesses evaluation results for safety and performance, and builds CI/CD tooling and observability to catch issues earlier. Works across ML engineering, AI Platform, evaluation and product teams, balancing delivery speed with release rigour.

PyTorch · TensorRT · GitHub Actions +1

• Cambridge
• Permanent

Core member of a robotics platform team building foundational embedded software for autonomous and flying robots. Day to day involves writing high-quality C/C++ for Ring devices, specifying and implementing embedded subsystem behaviour, and implementing control algorithms for autonomous systems, working closely with applied science, software and electronics engineers to squeeze maximum compute performance from device hardware.

• Edinburgh
• Permanent

You'll be the site expert keeping automated systems like conveyors and sortation equipment running, monitoring MHE metrics, troubleshooting control systems and sensors, and implementing continuous improvement projects. The role involves interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, developing IEC 61131-3 code, training technicians, and travelling between sites in North West England and Ireland, with early, late and night shifts.

Amazon Robotics · Complex Item Sorter

• Dewsbury
• On-site
• £35,000 – £47,000 pa

Fault finding, soldering and problem solving on bespoke industrial automation systems in a workshop setting, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with flexibility and minimal overtime. Joins a close-knit team of experts at a new state-of-the-art facility, with training and a route to Senior Engineer.

• Newport
• On-site
• £70,000 – £90,000 pa
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Lead the system architecture and technical roadmap for an autonomy stack spanning perception, localisation, planning, motion control and vehicle integration. Line manage 4-6 engineers, coordinate 3-4 subsystem suppliers, and drive C++/ROS2 delivery, verification and productionisation for agricultural vehicle technology.

ROS2 · C++ · Embedded Linux

• Leicester
• £45,000 – £48,000 pa
• Senior

Designs and oversees special purpose automation machinery from order acceptance to customer handover, performing mechanical design and detailing in 3D CAD across multiple projects. Runs design reviews, produces BOMs, negotiates with suppliers, supports electrical design and machine builds, and leads projects through development and installation. Requires expertise in robotics, mechanisms and pneumatic systems plus CE marking and Machinery Directive compliance.

Solid Edge · SolidWorks · Inventor +1

• Wakefield
• On-site
• £45,000 – £60,000 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Take technical ownership of bespoke machinery and industrial automation projects from concept through detailed design, manufacture, testing and commissioning. Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings, select mechanical components, run design reviews and mentor junior engineers while applying DFMA principles across sectors including automotive and food processing.

Autodesk Inventor

• Birmingham
• £48,000 – £53,000 pa

Operate, maintain and optimise ABB IRB 5510 paint robots on a production line, adjusting programs to improve coverage, quality and cycle time. Mix and prepare paints, thinners and hardeners to specification, monitor viscosity and application parameters, and troubleshoot quality issues such as film build, colour and runs. Works with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality on continuous improvement to cut waste, downtime and defects.

ABB IRB 5510 · ABB TR

• Gloucestershire
• Hybrid
• £51,000 – £60,500 pa
• Senior

Lead software development across R&D, product and service projects, spanning the full SDLC from design to deployment. Work in multidisciplinary teams on AI and computer vision products, providing subject matter expertise to clients. Hybrid working in Gloucestershire, with Python and C++ at the core.

Red Hat · Ubuntu · Pandas +5

• Havant
• £50,000 – £55,000 pa

As the lead engineer on the night shift, you will support automated production equipment, diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum uptime and performance. You will also maintain maintenance procedures, records, and support wider engineering activities.

• Bridgwater
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• £55,000 – £75,000 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Designs, programs and commissions PLC, HMI, servo, robotics and vision systems for bespoke automated machinery, taking technical ownership from specification through FAT/SAT and customer acceptance. Works alongside mechanical engineers and travels to UK and international customer sites, combining software development, electrical controls design and hands-on fault-finding.

PLC · HMI · ABB +2

• United Kingdom
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £75,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale automated warehouse and material-handling projects, managing CAPEX budgets, schedules, installation, commissioning and decommissioning. The role starts with a several-month assignment living and working in Norway before moving to UK-based projects, with extensive travel across the UK and Europe and flexible Birmingham office attendance.

ASRS · Robotics · Conveyors +3

• South Yorkshire
• On-site
• £40 – £50 ph
• Mid-level
• Contract

Hands-on, site-based role supporting PLC control systems across packaging machinery and automated production lines. Involves programming, fault-finding, commissioning and optimisation of automation, HMI, drives and control hardware, working with electrical, mechanical and production teams to minimise downtime.

PLC · HMI · Sensors +2

• United Kingdom
• On-site
• £1 – £99 ph
• Mid-level
• Contract

Hands-on commissioning of automation and control systems on a major project in Dubai, with a strong focus on COPA-DATA Zenon. Duties include testing, fault-finding, I/O checks, FAT/SAT support and system integration with plant and equipment, working alongside electrical, controls and project engineering teams through start-up and handover.

COPA-DATA Zenon