Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

Orion Electrotech; Marlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in England is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop automation and robotics solutions. The role requires strong experience in robotics programming, problem-solving skills, and a solid engineering education. Located in Marlow, the position offers a contract engagement at a rate of £40-60 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience with various automation tools and a proactive approach to optimizing manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 3 years in robotics, automation, PLC/robot integration.
• Experience with vision system integration (Cognex/Keyence).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methods.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop automation and robotic solutions for production.
• Troubleshoot and improve automation systems.
• Support NPI with best manufacturing decisions.

Skills

Robotics programming (e.g., RAPID)

Problem solving

Communication

Project delivery mindset

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering

PLC programming certification

Tools

Robot Studio

SolidWorks

TIA Portal

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Maidenhead - 4 days on site

Engagement: Contract (PAYE/Umbrella), inside IR35

Rate: £40-60 per hour umbrella

What you'll do in this Manufacturing Engineer role

• Design & develop automation and robotic solutions for production, assembly and test.
• Identify opportunities to automate and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and improve automation systems, including robot reprogramming and upgrades.
• Work crossfunctionally to ensure operational, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support NPI with design for automation and bestmethod manufacturing decisions.
• Simulate, refine and optimise automated processes & robotic cells.
• Develop vision/sensor inspection strategies (Cognex, Keyence).
• Apply DFMA, tolerance analysis, value engineering and contribute to costmodel decisions.

What experience you'll bring to this Manufacturing Engineer role

• 3 years in robotics, automation, PLC/robot integration.
• Strong robotics programming (e.g., RAPID) C.
• Experience with Robot Studio, SolidWorks, TIA Portal.
• Vision system integration (Cognex/Keyence).
• Forcecontrol programming & electrical/robot circuit integration.
• Strong problem solving, communication and project delivery mindset.

Qualifications required for the Manufacturing Engineer role

• BSc/MSc in Engineering.
• PLC programming certified.
• Automation/assembly simulation experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methods.
• Comfortable working with evolving designs and balancing stakeholder requirements.

If you're interested in this Manufacturing Engineer role please click 'apply' or contact Orion in Reading today.

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