Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Robotics

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Automation (Controls and Robotics)

Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer - Automation to support the development, optimisation and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems across our production operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability and quality through the application of robotics, automation technologies and advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme, commission, troubleshoot and optimise KUKA industrial robots within automated manufacturing environments.

• Develop and maintain robot programmes using KUKA Robot Language (KRL).

• Configure and support robot systems using KUKA.WorkVisual, including I/O configuration, calibration, commissioning and fault diagnosis.

• Support the integration of robots with conveyor systems, sensors, machine vision systems, safety controls and ancillary production equipment.

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP and other industrial I/O systems.

• Support and maintain automation equipment including Keyence sensors, vision systems, barcode readers and measurement devices.

• Diagnose and resolve production issues relating to robotics, automated machinery, control systems and manufacturing processes.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance production performance, quality and operational efficiency.

• Assist in the design, implementation and commissioning of new automated production equipment.

• Support the operation, programming, commissioning and maintenance of CNC waterjet cutting equipment, including multi-axis systems.

• Develop and optimise CAD/CAM programmes for waterjet manufacturing applications, including toolpath generation, simulation, collision checking and programme optimisation.

• Ensure all automation systems operate in compliance with machine safety standards and company health and safety requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Practical experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots.

• Strong knowledge of robot commissioning, calibration, fault diagnosis and I/O configuration.

• Experience integrating robots with conveyors, sensors, machine vision systems, safety systems and other automation equipment.

• Experience working with EtherNet/IP and industrial communication networks.

• Experience configuring, programming or supporting Keyence sensors, vision systems, barcode readers and measurement equipment.

• Good understanding of industrial automation, machine safety, electrical control systems and automated production fault finding.

• Experience operating, programming, commissioning or maintaining CNC waterjet cutting systems, ideally including five-axis or 3D cutting applications.

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM programming for multi-axis cutting systems, including:

  Toolpath creation / Post-processing / Simulation / Collision checking / Programme optimisation

• Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to troubleshooting.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Java and KUKA Sunrise Workbench for Sunrise-based KUKA robotic systems.

• Experience with SQL, Python, VBA, PowerShell or Pascal.

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automated production environment.

• Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, data collection and manufacturing system integration.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related discipline.

• Relevant robotics, automation or controls certifications would be advantageous.

Reference 225690961