Junior Applications Engineer

Didcot

8 months ago

Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Junior CAD Engineer (Pneumatics)

Junior Software Engineer (Zephyr)

Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer

Trainee AI Engineer Placement Programme

Junior Applications Engineer - Oxford - £30,000-£35,000

Junior Applications Engineer required to join an innovative machine vision specialist, supplying into blue-chip manufacturing companies.

This role is a site-based role, working at my client's site in Oxford and offers individuals brimming with invention an extraordinary opportunity to join our ever growing, dynamic organisation, which thrives in the high-technology sector.

The successful Junior Applications Engineer will have the opportunity to develop automation, mechanical, and electrical skills, as well as all aspects of general industrial automation control and design.

Benefits:

Salary - £35,000

Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Health Insurance

Bonus

Training Budget

Free On-site Parking

The Role:

Design machine vision applications with machine vision software and hardware.
Manage projects, work with team members, and communicate with suppliers and customers.
Update internal project documentation, ensuring information is reliable for purchase, traceability, and project metrics analysis.
Create specifications and test studies for the design of machine vision applications.
Document mechanical, electrical and communication specifications and technical files.
Work with the engineering team to manage and deliver projects on time.
Integrate, commission and site acceptance test machine vision systems and machines at customer site.
Provide training and support for machine vision machines and systems, remotely or at customer site.
Create machine vision solutions for use in customer demonstrations, evaluations and proposals.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of engineering industry experience.
Educated to degree level in an Engineering discipline or related field (2.1 or above).
Clean and full UK driving licence.
Knowledge of machine vision, image processing, camera technology, optics and lighting technology would be highly desirable but is not essential.

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Feb 12, 2026

Careers

How Many Robotics Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Robotics Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in robotics, it can feel like the list of tools you should learn never ends. One job advert asks for ROS, another mentions Gazebo, another wants experience with Python, Linux, C++, RobotStudio, MATLAB/Simulink, perception stacks, control frameworks, real-time OS, vision libraries — and that’s just scratching the surface. With so many frameworks, languages and platforms, it’s no wonder robotics job seekers feel overwhelmed. But here’s the honest truth most recruiters won’t say explicitly: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real robotics problems reliably and explain your reasoning clearly. Tools matter — but only in service of outcomes. So the real question isn’t how many tools you should know, but which tools you should master and why. For most robotics roles, the answer is significantly fewer — and far more focused — than you might assume. This article breaks down what employers really expect, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look capable, confident, and ready to contribute from day one.

Feb 3, 2026

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Robotics Job Applications (UK Guide)

Robotics is one of the most dynamic, interdisciplinary fields in technology — blending mechanical systems, embedded software, controls, perception (AI/vision), modelling, simulation and systems integration. Hiring managers in this space are highly selective because robotics teams need people who can solve real-world problems under constraints, work across disciplines, and deliver safe, reliable systems. And here’s the reality: hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. Like in many tech domains, they scan quickly — often forming a judgement in the first 10–20 seconds. In robotics, those first signals are especially important because the work is complex and there’s a wide range of candidate backgrounds. This guide unpacks exactly what hiring managers look for first in robotics applications and how to optimise your CV, portfolio and cover letter so you stand out in the UK market.

Jan 24, 2026

Education

The Skills Gap in Robotics Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Robotics is no longer confined to science fiction or isolated research labs. Today, robots perform critical tasks across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, defence, hospitality and even education. In the UK, businesses are embracing automation to improve productivity, reduce costs and tackle labour shortages. Yet despite strong interest and a growing number of university programmes in robotics, many employers report a persistent problem: graduates are not job-ready for real-world robotics roles. This is not a question of intelligence or dedication. It is a widening skills gap between what universities teach and what employers actually need in robotics jobs. In this article, we’ll explore that gap in depth — what universities do well, where their programmes often fall short, why the disconnect exists, what employers really want, and how you can bridge the divide to build a thriving career in robotics.