Robotic Service Engineer

OpenSourced Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

Mobile phone

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Ongoing manufacturer and technical培训

Job summary

OpenSourced Ltd. seeks a Robotic Service Engineer for UK-wide field-based work servicing industrial robots across multiple industries. You will maintain ABB, FANUC and KUKA systems, diagnose faults, and provide on-site emergency support.

You’ll travel nationwide, perform preventative maintenance, and assist with commissioning, calibration, and system optimisation. A relevant qualification and driving licence are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing/maintaining industrial robots.
• Strong knowledge of ABB, FANUC and KUKA robots/controllers.
• Able to diagnose electrical, mechanical and software faults.
• Reading electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve robot breakdowns and related faults.
• Provide emergency breakdown support to minimise downtime.
• Support commissioning and re-commissioning after repairs/upgrades.
• Perform robot mastering, calibration and backups.
• Troubleshoot controllers, servo systems, safety circuits and fieldbus networks.

Skills

Industrial robotics service

ABB/FANUC/KUKA expertise

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Education

HNC/HND or electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Robotic Service Engineer - UK Field Service

Up to £60,000 + Company Vehicle UK-Wide Field-Based

Our client, a leading name in industrial robotics and automation, is seeking an experienced and motivated Robotic Service Engineer to support customers across the UK with the servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of industrial robotic systems. You'll work primarily with ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robotic equipment across a wide range of industries.

This is a field-based role involving nationwide travel, customer site support, emergency breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and robot system optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on industrial robotic systems and associated automation equipment
• Diagnose and resolve robot breakdowns, electrical faults, mechanical issues, and programming-related problems
• Provide emergency breakdown support to minimise customer downtime
• Service and maintain ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robotic systems
• Support commissioning and re-commissioning following repairs or upgrades
• Perform robot mastering, calibration, backups, and system recovery
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, servo systems, safety circuits, fieldbus networks, and end-of-arm tooling
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Produce accurate service reports and maintenance documentation
• Participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours breakdown support where required

What You'll Need

• Proven experience working with industrial robots in a service, maintenance, or automation engineering role
• Strong working knowledge of ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robots and controllers
• Ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software-related faults
• Good understanding of industrial automation systems and manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays

Desirable

• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi)
• HNC/HND or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Automation Engineering
• Robot programming and commissioning experience

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000, based on experience
• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Career progression within a growing robotics and automation business