Project Engineer - Robotics

FANUC UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FANUC UK in Coventry is seeking a skilled Project Engineer for robotics and automation. You will join a team delivering industrial automation projects from design through installation and commissioning, with responsibilities spanning mechanical/electrical assembly and robot programming.

The role requires PMC/HMI/PLC programming knowledge, CAD and offline programming, welding experience in automated environments, and strong problem solving.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in electro-mechanical engineering is required.
• Experience with installation, commissioning and robot programming is essential.
• Welding in robotic/automated environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of industrial automation projects from design through to installation/commissioning.
• Mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Robot programming (online and offline).
• PMC/HMI/PLC programming.
• Commissioning and fault finding (electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems).
• Customer training and technical assistance.
• Supervision of apprentices and contractors.
• Sales support with customer visits, trials and demonstrations.
• Assist other departments as required.
• Extensive travel within the UK and occasionally abroad.

Skills

Electro-mechanical engineering

Robot installation

PMC programming

HMI programming

PLC programming

Robotic welding

CAD

Offline programming

Problem analysis

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Electro-mechanical engineering degree

Job description

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Key member for the execution of projects. Robot programming and commissioning. CAD layout and design.

Your core tasks will include:

Assisting with the execution of industrial automation projects from design through to installation/commissioning

Mechanical and electrical assembly

Robot programming (online and offline)

PMC/HMI/PLC programming

Commissioning and fault finding (electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems)

Customer training

Technical assistance (including customers, other employees, suppliers)

Supervision of other employees, apprentices and contractors

Sales support (customers visits, trials and demonstrations)

Assist other departments as required

Responsible to the Engineering Manager for overall performance, but on a day to basis for work tasks, the engineer reports to the project manager to whom he/she is assigned

Involves extensive travel within the UK and occasionally abroad.

Your profile:

Formal qualification(s) and experience in electro-mechanical engineering

Knowledge of installation, commissioning and programming of industrial robots

PMC/HMI/PLC programming knowledge

Welding experience, ideally within robotic welding, automated manufacturing or industrial production environments, is highly preferred

CAD and offline programming/simulation knowledge

Excellent problem analysis, resolution and documentation skills

Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to an always-changing role

Determined to get the job done and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

Fast learner and able to learn ‘on the job’

Self-motivated and confident personality, able to work both independently and as part of a team

Project engineers must demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, engineering project management methods, workplace safety, and employee/contractor supervision

Must be flexible and able to work well in a fast‑paced environment. Be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and smaller projects, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

You may be required to:

Provide assistance in other departments.

Provide training to customers and other staff.

The candidate should ideally be located within a 30-40 minute commute of the FANUC UK office in Coventry and must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Requisition number: 740

Contract type: Regular

Working time model: Full time

Place of work: Office

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