Robotics Jobs

• Milton Keynes
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Provide expert technical support for electrical and automation products across European subsidiaries, combining PLC set-up and programming, customer application support, product testing and technical training. The role sits within an expanding European Technical Centre focused on electric actuator design, with occasional travel to support customers and attend exhibitions.

TIA Portal · TwinCAT · Studio 5000 +5

• Plymouth
• Senior
• Permanent

Hands-on build and commissioning of bespoke automated machinery, covering electrical control panel wiring, PLC and drive integration, or precision mechanical assembly, alignment and pneumatics. Fitters work from engineering drawings, fault-find and test machinery, support customer-site installation and mentor apprentices within a multidisciplinary team.

PLCs · Motors · Drives +3

• London
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Runs end-to-end software release validation, regression suites and policy evaluations on real humanoid robots, comparing simulation results against physical behaviour. Builds CI/CD tests, maintains metrics dashboards and keeps test data clean, working closely with the Test Team and policy engineers. Distinct for its sim-to-real focus and hands-on robotics work rather than standard web QA.

ROS2 · ROS · GitLab CI +7

• London
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Own the hardware test methodology for a humanoid robot platform, defining component, subsystem and whole-robot tests and running them hands-on on early prototypes. Partner with automation, manufacturing and quality teams to translate methods into production test rigs, in-process checks and traceable acceptance criteria from EVT toward production.

Jira · X-Ray · TestRail +7

• Christchurch, New Zealand
• £60,000 – £65,000 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead automation projects from concept and specification through commissioning, validation and production release, acting as site subject matter expert for automated assembly equipment. Work with Operations, Quality, R&D and external machine builders on robotics, machine vision, laser marking, leak testing and serialization within a regulated medical device environment, while mentoring junior engineers.

Siemens · Rockwell · Beckhoff +7

• Dorchester
• On-site
• £60,500 – £68,250 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead the installation, commissioning and qualification of a new high-speed automated assembly line in a regulated medical-device environment, acting as site SME for automation. Hands-on fault finding, validation documentation (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ) and supplier management, with robotics, vision, PLC and traceability work, progressing into broader technical leadership.

Siemens · Rockwell · Beckhoff +7

• United Kingdom
• £50,000 – £65,000 pa
• Mid-level

Commissioning Engineer responsible for bringing automated material handling and warehouse control systems into operation, covering FAT, SAT, performance validation and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, drive and networked systems. Works with project managers, controls engineers and customers on retrofit and modernisation projects, producing documentation and supporting go-live. Requires 100% travel across the UK and Europe, working in live operational environments.

Siemens S7 · TIA Portal

• United Kingdom
• £50,000 – £65,000 pa

Bridge software development and on-site delivery for warehouse automation projects, developing and modifying PLC and HMI software, testing, and commissioning control systems on customer sites. Validate control sequences, troubleshoot faults, tune performance, and support go-live, working with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal. Requires 100% travel across the UK and Europe with extended periods away from home.

Siemens S7 · TIA Portal

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

Lead the full engineering lifecycle of PLC, SCADA, HMI and OT systems for UK energy infrastructure projects, providing technical direction and assurance across Schneider, Siemens and Rockwell platforms. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, run design and software reviews, and support FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover, while mentoring engineers and managing technical risks.

Schneider Electric · Siemens · Rockwell Automation +7

• 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

• Derby
• £40,000 – £47,000 pa
• Mid-level

Designs, implements and tests control and integrated systems, programming PLCs with Ladder Logic, function block or statement list methods and configuring SCADA packages and UI mimics. Also works with C, C++, C#, VB and VBA, IP network design, ELV panel design and testing, CCTV/PA/telephone configuration, and FAT and site commissioning with client witnessing as part of an Industrial Automation team.

PLC · SCADA · CCTV +2

• Warrington
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Bridges technical engineering and customer engagement, designing automation solutions and preparing proposals for control systems across utilities, FMCG, chemical and manufacturing sectors. Involves site surveys, control system architecture design (PLCs, SCADA, HMI), cost estimates and client presentations, working within a growing Digital team.

Siemens · Rockwell · Schneider +2

• 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

• 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

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead the technical architecture and roadmap for onboard localisation, designing and productionising state-estimation systems that fuse GNSS, IMU and wheel odometry for accurate vehicle pose estimates. The role spans algorithm design, prototyping, validation and deployment on real-time vehicle platforms, with hands-on technical leadership and mentorship across robotics, calibration, controls and sensor teams.

GTSAM · Ceres · g2o +7