Controls Engineer - Robotics

The Role

To support us with the successful delivery of new and exciting projects we are looking for a skilled Controls Engineer with experience integrating and programming industrial robotic systems. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience on Fanuc robots: commissioning writing TP & Karel programs and using them to solve complex industrial problems.

Our products are varied in scope and field. From simple machines processing a dedicated task to complex customisable cells with many robots production steps and integrated technologies ranging from cameras lasers waterjet cutters and even chainsaws. Our bespoke machinery can be very complex and each of the constituent parts must operate seamlessly together.

As our new Controls Engineer you will be responsible for developing software using a diverse codebase. We use a wide variety of industrial robotic and controls platforms such as Fanuc and Kuka robots Beckhoff and Siemens PLCs and many other devices with their own associated environments and languages. You will be confident commissioning new equipment following detailed user manuals and debugging common electrical issues.

This is a role where no two days or projects are the same. The successful applicant will have a passion for robotics and automation be curious & inquisitive and a natural problem solver. They will work on their own initiative to learn new technologies and have a knack for making things work.

Essential skills and experience

• 3 years of experience programming Fanuc robots at an advanced level
  

• STEM degree preferably engineering
  

• Experience using Roboguide
  

• Ability to communicate at a high technical level in both written and verbal English
  

• Willingness interest and ability to rapidly learn new technology
  

• Able to work on own initiative and autonomously
  

• Competent diagnosing common electrical issues
  

• Willing and able to travel
  

• Experience commissioning and programming Siemens S7 PLCs and TIA Portal
  

• PLC programming in IEC 611313 languages (ST essential)
  

• Motion control including VFD setup and drive tuning
  

• Functional Safety (designing programming validating)
  

• Experience with other industrial automation devices