Jobs in Reading

Proposal Engineer

Designs and delivers automation solutions by creating technical proposals, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with engineering and sales teams. Engages directly with customers across industries like Utilities, FMCG, and Manufacturing to develop control systems using PLCs, SCADA, and HMI technologies. Supports end-to-end project lifecycle from initial scope to implementation.

March Daresbury, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Service Engineer

This role involves installing, commissioning, and maintaining advanced high-precision automated machinery at customer sites across the UK, with a focus on mechanical and electrical fault-finding. The engineer will provide technical support, conduct planned and reactive maintenance, and train customers on equipment use. The position requires significant travel, with five days per week spent on the road and occasional overnight stays.

Wallace Hind Selection Sn11Dq, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Prototyping Engineer

The role involves building, assembling, and maintaining hardware prototypes for robotic end effectors and human-worn interface devices, translating CAD files and BOMs into functional units. The engineer will operate 3D printers, CNC machines, and other workshop tools, construct test rigs, support hardware testing and trials, and provide feedback to design teams. It is a hands-on, fast-paced position focused on rapid iteration and practical problem-solving in a robotics prototyping environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

Design and govern software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for safety-critical autonomous and robotic systems, integrating control, computer vision, sensor fusion, and simulation platforms. Support system integration and field trials with military users while ensuring scalability and compliance readiness. Work in a hybrid setup with flexible hours and strong technical ownership.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Northumberland, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Controls Engineer

This role involves programming and developing Mitsubishi PLCs, fault finding and modifying existing PLC programs, and supporting new and existing automation projects. You will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to improve machine reliability and performance.

Aqumen Recruitment Colne Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £62,500 pa

Controls Systems Engineer

This role involves commissioning, testing, and supporting advanced industrial machinery with a focus on control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control hardware. The engineer will work hands-on across the full project lifecycle, from calibration and validation to customer support, both in-house and on-site. It offers technical variety and international travel within a supportive engineering environment.

ASC Connections Balsall Common, West Midlands (county), CV7 7DP, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Control Systems & Automation Engineer

This role involves maintaining and enhancing PLC-based control systems for custom scientific and laboratory equipment, with a focus on production support, troubleshooting, and integration of motor and pump controls. The engineer will collaborate with R&D and electronics teams, support acceptance testing, and gradually transition into microcontroller-based systems for future product development. The position offers technical variety across the full product lifecycle, from existing systems to next-generation control platforms.

H Squared Talent Ltd Bowdon, Manchester, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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Machine Learning Engineer (Synthetic Data)

Build and scale next-generation world model architectures to generate high-fidelity synthetic data for autonomous driving systems. Bridge ML research and engineering by integrating generative models into large-scale training pipelines, diagnosing generation failures, and improving throughput. Work across simulation, 3D geometry, and multi-sensor data to enable training of driving models on scenarios with limited real-world data.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

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Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician

Maintain and repair autonomous vehicles to ensure operational readiness and safety. Perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs using OEM tools and digital tracking systems. Support high-visibility demonstrations and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve fleet performance.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

This role focuses on defining, integrating, and verifying the software and autonomy systems for a humanoid robot platform. The engineer will translate operational needs into system requirements, manage cross-component interfaces, and lead verification across perception, navigation, planning, and controls—working closely with software teams and using ROS 2, simulation, and distributed systems. The position emphasizes architectural coherence, integration readiness, and system-level validation in real-world robotic applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

WCS Test Engineer (Bench Testing)

This role involves hands-on bench testing of Warehouse Control System (WCS) software in a controlled environment, simulating real-world warehouse operations to validate functionality, integration, and reliability prior to deployment. The engineer will create and execute test scenarios, identify defects, and work closely with development and controls teams to ensure robust performance under both normal and exception conditions. Focus areas include routing logic, inventory workflows, system integrations, and validation of automation equipment interactions.

Computer Futures United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Head of Operations

Lead and transform a growing wholesale operations function, designing and transitioning to a new automated warehouse while scaling capacity for future growth. Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and technology adoption across multiple businesses and future acquisitions. Build a high-performing leadership team and establish standardised, data-driven processes to enhance productivity, service, and cost-to-serve.

JR Recruitment Ng92Jr, United Kingdom £75,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior UAS Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying flight-control algorithms for UAS platforms, ensuring the aircraft is stable and controllable. You will work on simulation, testing, and integration, collaborating with avionics, aerospace design, and software teams.

Matchtech Yorkshire And Humberside, United Kingdom