Robot Programmer

Technical Network have been retained to support a major international engineering group who are setting up a new division to design & build turnkey automation & robotic assembly systems for manufacturing clients throughout Europe. This is a brand new venture and an immediate appointment is required for an experienced Robot Programmer to become an integral member of a growing team.

Location: West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Kidderminster, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury areas)

Salary: c £55,000 + paid overtime + benefits

As the Robot Programming subject matter expert you will be responsible for overseeing successful execution of multiple turnkey automation capital projects – from initial FDS / specification, design, simulation and commissioning robot production cells for automated assembly lines within customer manufacturing facilities.

• Design, simulation, programming of KUKA, Fanuc, ABB robots
• Support specification and tendering for new projects
• Supervise installation, commissioning and FAT/ buy off at customer facility
• Provide technical support to resolve programme or interface issues related to industrial robot systems

• Qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent in Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or similar
• Detailed knowledge of design, programming and fault‑finding of robot – ideally Fanuc/ Kuka / ABB
• Proven experience designing and optimising turnkey industrial automation utilised in automotive / high volume manufacturing processes such as welded assemblies, product assembly, material handling, paint application or similar applications
• Good appreciation of electrical circuitry and robot safety standards and how they apply
• Proven structured problem solving methods and experience of process change management
• Flexibility to travel with UK & Europe for commission purposes

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Robot Engineer or Robot Programmer to be part of a brand new venture and influence the growth of the operation. With the backing of a major international engineering and manufacturing group, as a member of the senior technical team, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business and staffing as the business continues to quote and win significant new business throughout the UK and European automotive manufacturing sector.
In return our client is offering an excellent salary, paid overtime, full expenses when travelling abroad, pension contribution, life assurance and sick pay. In addition further investment in technical and professional training and career advancement is available.

Apply on‑line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion

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