Robotics Jobs

• London
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Design and iterate end effectors for humanoid robots and human-worn operator interface devices, owning mechanisms and assemblies from concept and CAD through to manufacturing drawings and production hand-off. Work closely with electrical, firmware and prototyping engineers, balancing rapid iteration with rigorous engineering fundamentals in a fast-paced environment.

Siemens NX · CNC Machining · 3D Printing +3

• Bilston
• On-site
• £40,000 – £45,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Hands-on role maintaining and improving automated production machinery in a manufacturing environment. Day to day involves electrical and mechanical fault-finding, diagnosing and repairing PLC-controlled systems, programming and troubleshooting PLCs, and supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment. Works closely with production teams to minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement.

PLC

• Reading
• £22,905 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

A Leverhulme Trust-funded PhD studentship exploring how intelligence can emerge from interactions between hydrogel networks, a soft robotic body and its environment. The researcher will fabricate hydrogels, run bioelectrical measurements and connect physical experiments to artificial neural networks, working across materials science and biomedical engineering.

Artificial Neural Networks

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

Design and integrate mechanical solutions for sensors and compute across multiple vehicle platforms, owning trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability and serviceability. Build test rigs, jigs and fixtures, produce 2D drawings, assemblies and BOMs with GD&T, and work hands-on with suppliers and cross-functional electronics teams.

SolidWorks · SolidWorks PDM

• Barton-upon-Humber
• £45,000 – £55,000 pa
• Mid-level

Hands-on role developing, implementing and optimising automated manufacturing systems across multiple North Lincolnshire sites. You will program PLCs, HMIs and drives, integrate industrial and collaborative robots, and support capital projects from concept through installation and commissioning, with strong fault-finding on electrical control systems.

Siemens · Schneider · Allen-Bradley +4

• Buxton
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Maintains and modifies the control and software systems of a cement plant, covering specification, application programming, testing and commissioning to keep programming integrity high. Works closely with control room operators and the Head of Electrical, supporting new plant installations, CAPEX projects and server virtualisation for testing program changes. Distinct for its heavy emphasis on safety, risk assessment and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.

• Dagenham
• On-site
• £40 – £50 ph
• Contract

Hands-on commissioning of automated production lines and stations in a live automotive manufacturing environment, modifying PLC software, downloading and validating changes, and diagnosing PLC, I/O, sequencing and runtime faults. Engineers work with either Schneider Electric (PL7, Unity Pro/EcoStruxure) or Siemens Classic S7 (STEP 7 v5.x, SIMATIC Manager), supporting production readiness, snag clearance and weekend plant support.

Schneider Electric PLC · PL7 · Unity Pro +8

• Basildon
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Deliver automation and control systems across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design through implementation, commissioning and customer handover. Work with electrical design engineers on control philosophies and architectures, specifying and maintaining PLC, HMI, SCADA, functional safety, motion control and vision software, and supporting FAT/SAT and site commissioning.

Siemens TIA Portal · WinCC · Sick Safety Systems +1

• Bristol
• On-site
• £35 – £39 ph
• Mid-level
• Contract

Designs, integrates and develops industrial automation and test systems, covering PLC software (ideally Bosch Rexroth), MATLAB/Simulink modelling, PID tuning and data acquisition. Also involves electrical schematics, sensor and actuator selection, and UKCA/CE and EMC compliance work across mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.

Bosch Rexroth · MATLAB · Simulink

• Norwich
• Lead · manages people

Lead a team of Control Systems Engineers, planning and prioritising work while delivering PLC, HMI and SCADA software design, typically on Allen Bradley platforms. The role spans hands-on problem solving during testing and manufacturing, project management from initial customer contact through to acceptance testing, technical documentation and regulatory compliance. Based in Norwich with an international bespoke automation business.

Allen Bradley · PLC · SCADA +1

• Colorado
• £160,000 – £220,000 pa
• Lead

Owns the electrical architecture and reliability of autonomous robots, leading electronics hardware design and embedded systems development across the full product lifecycle. Hands-on work spans analogue/digital circuit design, PCB and schematic capture, power electronics, motor drives and battery management, plus board bring-up, debugging and EMC/EMI compliance.

SPI · I2C · USB +5

• 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

• Lydney
• On-site
• £50,000 – £55,000 pa
• Permanent

Maintains, develops and improves control systems across a manufacturing site, covering PLC programming, fault-finding and troubleshooting on automated machinery and production equipment. Diagnoses electrical and control faults to minimise downtime, supports installation and commissioning of new machinery, and works with production, maintenance and engineering teams on efficiency and reliability improvements.

PLC

• Dewsbury
• Senior
• Permanent

Designs bespoke special purpose machinery and automated systems, taking concepts through 3D CAD, detailed drawings and bills of materials to manufacture, assembly and commissioning. Works closely with electrical, controls and manufacturing engineers on robotic handling, conveyors, tooling and vision-guided equipment, managing technical delivery including customer requirements, timescales and costs.

Autodesk Inventor

• 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