Maintenance Engineer ABB / KUKA

ST Talent; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ST TALENT is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer in a highly automated manufacturing environment in the UK. You will maintain, fault-find and continuously improve automated machinery and robotics, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in automated settings and 3+ years working with ABB and/or KUKA robot arms, plus strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in automated manufacturing
• 3+ years' experience with industrial robot arms ABB/KUKA
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge
• Good understanding of mechatronics
• Experience reading engineering drawings
• Experience with CAD packages such as SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across automated manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and control-related faults
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems
• Work with ABB and/or KUKA robot arms
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Support fabrication and engineering modifications where required
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and attention to detail
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the site's maintenance processes and technology

Skills

Automation

Robot arms

Mechatronics

CAD packages

Reading drawings

Electrical engineering

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

ST TALENT are recruiting on behalf of an established and technically advanced manufacturing business for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for keeping a highly automated manufacturing environment operating safely, efficiently and at optimum performance. With a strong focus on preventative maintenance and continuous improvement, you’ll play an important part in reducing downtime, extending asset life and ensuring production can continue to deliver on time.

The Role

Working within a busy automated manufacturing environment, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding and ongoing improvement of a range of machinery and automated systems.

The role would suit an experienced maintenance engineer with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, together with hands‑on experience working with industrial robot arms, particularly ABB or KUKA.

You’ll also have the opportunity to use your technical knowledge to identify improvements, introduce new technology and help develop the reliability and efficiency of the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and control‑related faults.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems.
• Work with ABB and/or KUKA robot arms.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Support fabrication and engineering modifications where required.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the site's maintenance processes and technology.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience working within an automated manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years' experience working with industrial robot arms, ideally ABB and/or KUKA.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• A good understanding of mechatronics.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD packages such as SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.

The Right Mindset

• We're looking for someone who doesn't simply fix a problem and move on. You'll have a genuine interest in continuous improvement, keeping up with the latest technology and finding better ways of working.
• A proactive, can-do attitude is essential, along with the drive to continually develop your technical knowledge.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a background in automated manufacturing and robotics, ST TALENT would be keen to hear from you.