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Job title: Graduate Robotics Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary Range: Up to £36,000pa
Benefits Package: Flexible working hours (with core hours 10-4) / Enhanced pension scheme / 25 days holidays + bank holidays
Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Onsite 5 days per week
Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Qualifications/Experience Required:

  • A degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Control, or a related engineering field
  • Enthusiastic about applying robotics in real-world scenarios.
  • Skilled in Python and/or C++.
  • Familiar with the Robot Operating System (ROS).
  • Experience in robotic systems programming (e.g. KUKA, UR, Franka).
  • Work with a range of sensors including LIDAR, stereo and RGB-D cameras, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and encoders to enable robust perception and localisation.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and self-motivated.
  • Experience implementing or modifying computer vision and robotics algorithms.

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    Company information:
    This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
    Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

    Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
    We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

    Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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