Robotic Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

Mobile phone

Ongoing training

Job summary

OpenSourced Ltd is seeking an experienced Robotic Service Engineer to join the UK field service team. You will service ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robots, perform maintenance, diagnose faults, and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

You will also calibrate, back up software, and support commissioning after repairs. The role requires reading electrical schematics, strong fault-finding across electrical/mechanical/controls, and willingness to travel nationwide with occasional overnights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• A calm, professional, customer-first approach—especially under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on industrial robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and programming faults.
• Emergency breakdown response to minimise downtime.
• Robot mastering, calibration, backups and system recovery.
• Support commissioning and re-commissioning after repairs or upgrades.
• Build strong relationships with customers on-site and remotely.

Skills

Robotics servicing

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Controls understanding

Schematics reading

Education

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Job description

Are you an engineer who thrives on variety, autonomy, and solving real problems on-site? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing name in industrial robotics and automation, looking for an experienced Robotic Service Engineer to join their UK field service team.

You'll be the go-to expert for customers across the UK, keeping their ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robotic systems running at their best - from planned maintenance to critical breakdown support. No two days look the same, and you'll have real ownership over the sites you support.

What you'll be doing:

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on industrial robotic systems
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and programming faults
• Emergency breakdown response to minimise customer downtime
• Robot mastering, calibration, backups, and system recovery
• Supporting commissioning and re-commissioning after repairs or upgrades
• Building strong, trusted relationships with customers on-site and remotely

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience servicing industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, and/or KUKA)
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including occasional overnight stays
• A calm, professional, customer-first approach - especially under pressure

Bonus points for:

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

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £60,000, based on experience
• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone
• Ongoing manufacturer training and genuine career progression
• Pension scheme + overtime opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a business investing heavily in its people and technology.