Robotics Jobs

• Plymouth
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Designs electrical and pneumatic control systems for bespoke automated machinery, producing schematics, wiring diagrams and system architecture drawings in EPLAN. Specifies PLCs, HMIs, drives, servo systems and safety equipment, carries out machinery safety assessments and supports build, testing and Factory Acceptance Testing alongside mechanical, electrical and software engineers.

EPLAN · SISTEMA · Pilz +7

• United Kingdom
• Remote
• Senior

Develops and optimises JAX core components for NVIDIA's deep learning platform, driving peak performance on NVIDIA hardware and bridging numerical computing research with production AI systems. Works with applied researchers and multi-functional teams on distributed training, code generation and tooling for large-scale machine learning.

JAX · PyTorch · TensorFlow +3

• Bristol

Research, develop and evaluate image processing and computer vision algorithms for complex weapon systems, using imaging sensors for situational awareness and target guidance. Work spans tracking, optical flow, deep learning and computational imaging, built mainly in Matlab/Simulink and Python with PyTorch, in a collaborative department with European travel.

MATLAB · Simulink · Python +1

• Glasgow
• Hybrid · 2–3 days in office
• Lead

Lead the full engineering lifecycle for PLC, SCADA, HMI and OT systems on major UK energy infrastructure projects, providing technical direction across Schneider, Siemens and Rockwell platforms. The role spans architecture, software design, testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning, with mentoring duties and hybrid working from Glasgow two to three days a week on-site.

Schneider Electric · Siemens · Rockwell Automation +7

• Fareham
• Senior · manages people

Ensures underwater robotics products meet national and international standards including CE, UL, FCC, DNV and Norsok. Maintains technical files, monitors regulatory changes, liaises with test labs and notified bodies, and advises design teams on compliance. Works within the Saab Seaeye business unit with occasional international travel.

EN 61010 · EN 60204 · CE +7

• London
• On-site
• Permanent

Builds manufacturing execution systems, LIMS/LIS platforms, lab automation and internal tooling within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Translates user requirements into design concepts and software specifications, selects COTS products, and produces documentation such as FMEA, BOM and code reviews while supporting rigorous verification and validation.

SQL Server · LIMS · LIS

• Alnwick
• Remote
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Deliver PLC programming, HMI design and Edge Compute integration for energy projects, connecting on-site assets to cloud platforms for remote monitoring and optimisation. Work with Siemens S7, TIA Portal V19 and SCL alongside Linux, Docker and Azure IoT Hub, collaborating with EC&I engineers and software developers and supporting commissioning with occasional client-site travel.

Siemens S7 · TIA Portal · Debian +7

• Northampton
• £50,000 – £85,000 pa
• Mid-level

Lead the design of warehouse and distribution solutions for existing and prospective customers, developing layouts, process flows, capacity models and simulation-based recommendations. Evaluate automation technologies such as ASRS, AMRs, robotics and sortation, and build cost models, ROI appraisals and business cases while supporting tenders and customer proposals alongside Commercial, Engineering and Operations teams.

AutoCAD · SketchUp · Visio +6

• Shefford
• Senior · manages people

Provides technical leadership across mechanical and aerospace development for unmanned systems, owning complex design tasks and mentoring engineers. Leads CAD architecture, drawing release and configuration control in SolidWorks, integrates propulsion, payloads and airframe structures, and runs FEA and trade studies. Supports manufacturing, flight test and certification, managing technical risks and DFMEA documentation.

SolidWorks · CATIA · ANSYS +3

• Rotherham
• On-site
• £55,000 – £67,000 pa
• Senior

Hands-on controls role in a medium/heavy manufacturing facility, owning automation projects from concept through to commissioning. You'll program Allen Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000, write new programmes from scratch, modify existing systems and provide complex fault-finding support across the site, working closely with electrical, mechanical and production teams.

Allen Bradley · Studio 5000 · PLC

• Overthorpe
• Permanent

Customer-facing role supporting autonomous cleaning robots across the UK and Nordics, combining remote and on-site troubleshooting, software updates and mechanical/electrical adjustments with cloud fleet management and IoT telemetry. You deliver training, run product demos and field trials, conduct site surveys, and act as the link between HQ engineers, executives and facility operators.

LiDAR · Sonar · 3D Cameras +4

• Crewe
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Hands-on senior engineering role owning software architecture, AWS cloud infrastructure and computational modelling for autonomous agricultural machinery. Involves building backend services, APIs and data tools, plus simulation and Digital Twin work validated against real machines, collaborating with mechanical, electronics and robotics engineers.

AWS · Linux · Docker +6

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Permanent

Hands-on role maintaining and improving plant automation and control systems on a large-scale heavy process manufacturing site. Involves diagnosing PLC, HMI and SCADA faults, modifying control-system programming, and supporting CAPEX upgrades from specification through testing, integration and commissioning. Works closely with electrical, maintenance, production and control-room teams to reduce downtime and improve plant reliability.

PLC · HMI · SCADA

• Market Harborough
• On-site
• Permanent

Hands-on role taking ownership of UAV development from concept to flight-ready hardware, designing and integrating airframes, actuators, power systems and sensors. Joining as a founding engineering hire at an early-stage UK defence company building passive drone detection and interceptor technology, working on-site near Market Harborough.

• East Anglia
• £44,060 pa

This role involves maintaining and developing automated manufacturing systems, diagnosing faults, and supporting continuous improvement projects. You'll work closely with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently, while modernizing PLC platforms and integrating new technologies.