Automation & Robotics Engineer - Industry 4.0 Lead

Morgan Ryder Associates

Manchester

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Half Day Friday
Pension 7% employer
Life Assurance
Sick Pay

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates seeks an Automation & Robotics Engineer to build automation capability from the ground up in a defence-focused manufacturing environment. You will lead robotics and automation projects across the facility, delivering continuous improvement and setting new manufacturing standards.

Working with an experienced Engineering Manager, you will be the technical lead for robotics, supporting current operations and major capital investment projects.

Qualifications

  • Experience with industrial robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Robot programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • PLC programming or modification experience.
  • Knowledge of automation safety standards and machine compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead deployment and optimisation of robotic welding and assembly systems.
  • Own existing collaborative robot applications and develop programmes for new products and processes.
  • Support introduction and commissioning of new automated manufacturing cells.
  • Program, modify and improve robotic and PLC-controlled systems.
  • Support FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
  • Develop automation standards, technical specs and best practices for future projects.
  • Support implementation of machine vision and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Work with maintenance and production teams to improve reliability and uptime.
  • Produce technical documentation, SOPs, backup procedures, and control specifications.
  • Deliver training and knowledge transfer to operators and engineers.

Skills

Industrial robotics
Robot programming
PLC programming
Automation safety
Fault finding
Shop floor improvement
Security clearance

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates seeks an Automation & Robotics Engineer to build automation capability from the ground up in a defence-focused manufacturing environment. You will lead robotics and automation projects across the facility, delivering continuous improvement and setting new manufacturing standards.

Working with an experienced Engineering Manager, you will be the technical lead for robotics, supporting current operations and major capital investment projects.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing
Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing

Morgan Ryder • Greater Manchester

On-site
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Half-day Friday
Life assurance
Sick pay
+1
Automation & Robotics Engineer
Automation & Robotics Engineer

Morgan Ryder • Greater Manchester

On-site
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Half-day Friday
Life assurance
Sick pay
+1
Automation & Robotics Engineer
Automation & Robotics Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates • Manchester

On-site
GBP 55,000 - 75,000
Half Day Friday
Pension 7% employer
Life Assurance
+1
Automation & EC&I Engineer — PLC/Robotics Upgrades Lead
Automation & EC&I Engineer — PLC/Robotics Upgrades Lead

Morgan Ryder Associates • Liverpool

On-site
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Bonus scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
+5
Automation & Electrical Control Engineer
Automation & Electrical Control Engineer

Morgan Ryder • Liverpool

On-site
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Bonus scheme
Life insurance
Private medical
+2
Robotic Welding Automation Lead — Manufacturing Engineer
Robotic Welding Automation Lead — Manufacturing Engineer

Morgan Ryder • Stockport

On-site
GBP 45,000 - 55,000
7% employer pension contribution
4 weeks sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
+2
Senior Machine Design Engineer: Bespoke Automation
Senior Machine Design Engineer: Bespoke Automation

Morgan Ryder • Long Lee

On-site
GBP 45,000 - 75,000
Pension 5–7%
Enhanced holidays
Health plan
+2
Automation Engineer – Robotics & Manufacturing
Automation Engineer – Robotics & Manufacturing

Automation Experts • Manchester

On-site
GBP 54,000 - 66,000
Pension (4% employee, 7% employer)
Half-day Friday
Employee Assistance
+7
Automation Engineer - Manufacturing
Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

Automation Experts • Manchester

On-site
GBP 54,000 - 66,000
Pension (4% employee, 7% employer)
Half-day Friday
Employee Assistance
+7
Electrical & Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Robotics
Electrical & Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Robotics

Catering • Liverpool

On-site
GBP 50,000 - 55,000
Annual discretionary bonus
25 days holiday
Private medical insurance
+6