Global Travel Robotics Test & Validation Technician

Omega Resource Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Scheme (2x salary)

Career progression and personal growth

UK and international travel

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Test & Validation Technician in Telford to validate complex robotic and automated systems before customer handover. The role requires an electrically biased engineer with automation, PLC and robotics knowledge and a readiness to travel extensively.

The position offers a 37.5-hour week, a salary of £37,000–£40,000, and excellent benefits within a growing engineering business. UK and international travel is supported.

Qualifications

• HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience building, testing or validating industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Experience working with robotic systems and robotic programming.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver customer training.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate automated systems and equipment prior to customer deployment.
• Commission automation systems including PLC, robotic and software-based applications.
• Carry out system fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Rectify electrical, software and mechanical faults to ensure system performance.
• Complete full system inspection and testing activities.
• Configure industrial PCs and system software.
• Support the development and modification of PLC and robotic control software.
• Conduct customer training on equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Analytical thinking

Strong problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Job description

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Test & Validation Technician in Telford to validate complex robotic and automated systems before customer handover. The role requires an electrically biased engineer with automation, PLC and robotics knowledge and a readiness to travel extensively.

The position offers a 37.5-hour week, a salary of £37,000–£40,000, and excellent benefits within a growing engineering business. UK and international travel is supported.