Automation Engineer / Robotics Engineer

ARCA Resourcing Ltd; Long Ashton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech scale-up firm in Bristol seeks an Automation Engineer to commission and develop advanced electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with practical experience in motors and servo drives. You'll be involved from day one, solving complex challenges and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. This role promises hands-on responsibility and impactful projects.

Benefits

Hands-on responsibility from day one

Exposure to fast-paced projects

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Eager to take ownership and learn quickly.
• Confidence in problem solving.
• Determination to thrive in a scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning motors and drives at customer sites.
• Designing electromechanical systems with Lead Engineers.
• Developing PLC code to diagnose issues.

Skills

Engineering background

Practical experience with motors and servo drives

Problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Robotics or similar

Tools

Multi-meter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Overview

Automation Engineer - High Tech Scale-Up
Bristol
Permanent
Full-time

Role

As Automation Engineer, you'll be hands-on from day one, commissioning, testing and developing advanced electromechanical systems. You'll collaborate with Electrical, Control and Simulation Engineers to solve complex challenges and help push forward new technology in this high-growth environment. Experience of automation or motors and drives is required.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning motors and drives in Bristol and at customer sites
• Specifying and testing new motor/drive technologies for rigs and next-gen products
• Designing electromechanical systems with Lead Engineers
• Specifying, testing and commissioning encoders for drive & safety applications
• Working with industrial automation networks to improve reliability
• Driving design improvements in motor and drive management
• Developing PLC code to diagnose motor, drive and encoder issues

What We're Looking For / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be eager to take ownership, learn fast, and become a technical expert in their field. You should bring:

• A background in Engineering, Robotics or similar
• Practical experience with motors and servo drives
• Exposure to real-time systems
• Confidence in problem solving, using tools like a multi-meter and oscilloscope
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Determination, independence, and the drive to thrive in a scale-up environment

Desirable

• TwinCAT experience is advantageous

What’s on Offer

This is more than just a role - it's a chance to accelerate your career in a business that's growing rapidly and making a real impact. You'll gain:

• Hands-on responsibility from day one
• Exposure to fast-paced, technically challenging projects
• A collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment
• The opportunity to deliver world-class automation solutions to high-profile customers