Global Robotics & Controls Engineer | Travel & Project Lead

Hewett Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel allowances

Career progression

Job summary

Cheltenham area-based Controls & Robotics Engineer sought to deliver bespoke automation, robotics and control system solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. You will take ownership from concept through commissioning, visiting customer sites across Europe and North America.

This permanent, full-time role offers £50,000–£80,000 OTE depending on experience, plus private healthcare, pension, and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Controls & Robotics Engineering role.
• Strong PLC programming experience using Siemens and/or Allen Bradley.
• Experience programming HMIs, SCADA and industrial networks.
• Experience programming and integrating industrial robots.
• Fault-finding and commissioning in automated machinery environments.
• Experience working with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial networks from scratch.
• Develop and integrate robotic automation solutions, including industrial robots.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and controls engineers to create complete automation solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from design and build through commissioning and handover.
• Carry out installation, commissioning and customer training at sites.
• Fault-find, service and improve existing automation and robotic systems.
• Mentor and support other engineers within the team.
• Manage technical risks, customer communication and project priorities.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

SCADA programming

Industrial networks

Robot integration

Fault finding

Customer communication

Tools

FANUC robotics

EPLAN

Machine vision systems

Job description

Cheltenham area-based Controls & Robotics Engineer sought to deliver bespoke automation, robotics and control system solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. You will take ownership from concept through commissioning, visiting customer sites across Europe and North America.

This permanent, full-time role offers £50,000–£80,000 OTE depending on experience, plus private healthcare, pension, and travel allowances.