Robotics Controls Engineer

Workforce Staffing; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Group partner with a growing automation specialist designing, building and installing bespoke control systems for customers across the UK and internationally. They seek an experienced Controls & Robotics Engineer to join the team, taking ownership from concept to handover on bespoke projects, with UK and international travel (~40%).

The role offers hands-on work on PLC programming, robotics, HMI, SCADA and industrial networks, with opportunities to travel to customer sites in Europe,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficient in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA.
• Experience with integrating robotics and automation projects.
• Willingness to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial network systems.
• Programming and integrating industrial robots.
• Developing control architectures and automation solutions with design teams.
• Taking ownership of projects from concept to handover and commissioning.
• Installing, commissioning and testing machinery at customer sites.
• Providing customer training and technical support.
• Diagnosing faults and improving existing control and robotic systems.
• Managing project priorities and customer communication.
• Working with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Mentoring other engineers and ensuring safe, high-standard delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial robots

FANUC robots

Allen-Bradley/Siemens

Job description

Controls & Robotics Engineer

Location: Between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: £50,000-£80,000 OTE, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: UK & International - approximately 40%

Important Information

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Opportunity

Workforce Group are working with a growing specialist engineering business that designs, builds and installs bespoke automation and control systems for customers across the UK and internationally.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for their highly engineered automation solutions, they are looking for an experienced Controls & Robotics Engineer to join their close-knit engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on bespoke automation projects, rather than repetitive production-line work.

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design and programming through to installation, commissioning and customer handover, working on technically challenging automation projects across a range of industries.

The role offers excellent exposure to PLC programming, robotics, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks and machine automation, alongside the opportunity to travel internationally to customer sites across Europe, the USA and Canada.

If you're a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working independently and seeing your systems come to life on-site, this could be an excellent opportunity.

The Role

Working alongside mechanical, electrical and controls engineers, you will take responsibility for designing, programming, integrating and commissioning bespoke automation systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial network systems from scratch
• Programming and integrating industrial robots
• Developing control architectures and automation solutions alongside mechanical and electrical design teams
• Taking ownership of projects from concept and design through to build, commissioning and handover
• Installing, commissioning and testing machinery at customer sites
• Providing customer training and technical support
• Diagnosing faults and improving existing control and robotic systems
• Managing project priorities, technical issues and customer communication
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams
• Supporting and mentoring other members of the engineering team
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Technical Experience Required

We're looking for an experienced Controls & Robotics Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation.

You should have experience with:

• PLC programming using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
• HMI/touchscreen, SCADA and industrial network programming
• Industrial robotics programming and integration
• FANUC robots would be particularly advantageous
• Experience with