Graduate Automation Engineer: Robotics Optimisation

Anonymous; Grimethorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anonymous is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join the Barnsley site on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on modernising production through robotics, automation and process optimisation within a complex manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will deliver practical improvements on the shop floor, lead automation projects, and work across teams to improve efficiency, quality and innovation in key processes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Robotics and Automation or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma and SPC methodologies.
• Experience delivering practical improvements on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and integration of robotic and automated systems.
• Develop and optimise robot programs and PLC-controlled processes.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and support capital investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analysis and Lean methodologies.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

CAD software

AutoCAD

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Robotics and Automation

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Anonymous is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join the Barnsley site on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on modernising production through robotics, automation and process optimisation within a complex manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will deliver practical improvements on the shop floor, lead automation projects, and work across teams to improve efficiency, quality and innovation in key processes.