Product Development Engineer - Industrial Controls

DHL; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DHL as a Product Development Engineer, where you'll innovate robotic solutions for our supply chain operations. This full-time role allows you to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on cutting-edge technology, enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about engineering and robotics, this is an excellent opportunity to impact your career significantly.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical installation and panel building.
• Proven industrial experience in PLC software design.
• Strong debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, install, and maintain robotic solutions.
• Collaborate with software and robotics teams.
• Train and supervise engineering technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fault finding

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £38,000-£50,000
Grade: K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Coventry - CV2 2TA

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? At DHL, we are at the forefront of innovation in the logistics industry, and we are seeking a talented and motivated Product Development Engineer to play a crucial role in our mission. In this position, you will design, build, install, and maintain bespoke and market-sourced robotic solutions that enhance our global supply chain operations. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced robotic systems that improve efficiency and drive operational excellence. If you are passionate about engineering and robotics and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with software and robotics teams to plan system functionality.
• Plan the controls architecture and cabinet layouts for each system.
• Create electrical drawings and wire your designs.
• Train and supervise engineering technicians in assembling panels and wiring machines to your specifications.
• Provide engineering support to the service team, offering advice and remedial actions following investigations of product failures.
• Oversee and manage the development of PLC controls and electrical integration within robot cells.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent would be beneficial but not essential for this role
• Electrical Installation Experience, including panel building, system wiring and on-site experience.
• Attention to detail and the ability to develop quality checking processes.
• Experience with Beckhoff PLC programming would be a great bonus!
• Proven industrial experience in PLC software design and implementation.
• Strong skills in fault finding and debugging.
• Stakeholder management experience.

WHY JOIN US?

• Private Medical Insurance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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