Controls & Robotics Engineer - International Projects

Workforce Staffing; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Overseas living allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Workforce Group is seeking a hands-on Controls & Robotics Engineer for bespoke automation projects across the UK and internationally. You will design, program and commission systems, working through the full lifecycle from concept to handover.

Applicants should have PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), robotics integration and field deployment skills, with travel to customer sites in Europe, USA and Canada. A strong engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens.
• HMI/touchscreen, SCADA and industrial network programming.
• Industrial robotics programming and integration.
• FANUC robotics experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP/PROFINET and networked automation.
• Ability to install, commission and fault-find automated machinery.
• Develop and program control systems from scratch.
• Work with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, integrate and commission bespoke automation systems.
• Develop control architectures with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Own projects from concept through build, commissioning and handover.
• Install and test machinery at customer sites.
• Provide training and technical support to customers.
• Diagnose faults and improve existing control/robotic systems.
• Manage project priorities and customer communication.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Industrial robotics programming

Robot integration

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Industrial networks

Installation & commissioning

Fault-finding

Customer collaboration

Tools

FANUC robots

Nachi/Kawasaki/ABB robots

Job description

Workforce Group is seeking a hands-on Controls & Robotics Engineer for bespoke automation projects across the UK and internationally. You will design, program and commission systems, working through the full lifecycle from concept to handover.

Applicants should have PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), robotics integration and field deployment skills, with travel to customer sites in Europe, USA and Canada. A strong engineering background is essential.