Robotics Deployment Engineer

-; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom seeks a Robotics Deployment Technician to set up and support robotic systems. This role involves working on integration with existing networks and requires a degree in a relevant engineering field, along with skills in programming and networking. The position is hybrid, involving both office and remote work, with some travel expected. Excellent benefits are provided, supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Background in robotics preferred.
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up robotics systems and ensure connectivity.
• Create implementation package detailing end-to-end solution.
• Deploy physical devices and conduct end-to-end testing.
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers.

Skills

Programming languages like Python, C++, or Bash

Networking and security

Excellent communication skills

Robotics operating systems and fleet management systems

Ability to plan a mission based on requirements

Education

Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

About the Role

Join our results-focused team with an inclusive, high-performance culture. In this role, you'll set up robotics systems, ensure connectivity, configure software, and support data communication. You'll participate in all phases of the robotics system lifecycle – including implementation, testing, and security. You'll also work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Our contributions directly advance key business priorities.

What you will deliver

• Research Robotic solutions and vendors - test and document capabilities.
• Create implementation package detailing end-to-end solution.
• Create design in accordance with bp networks guidance.
• Integrate robotic systems with existing networks, cloud platforms (like Azure IoT Hub), and other infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable ROS / Fleet Management Software network connections.
• Set up and configure device firmware, writing device drivers, and ensuring the software is correctly deployed and functional.
• Ensure seamless and efficient flow of data from devices to the cloud for analysis and decision intelligence.
• Deploy or lead/guide deployment of physical devices, sensors, and gateways to a customer's site or production environment.
• Conduct end-to-end testing, debugging issues, and ensure the system meets security, performance, and reliability standards before and after deployment.
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to customers after the system is deployed.
• Write and maintain documentation for product operating and testing procedures.
• Generate and implement ideas for improving deployment processes and system performance.

What you will need to be successful

• Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering or equivalent experience.
• Background in robotics, experience with robotics operating systems and fleet management systems.
• Ability to interview operations personnel to determine appropriate points of interest (POI) and plan a mission based on requirements.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or Bash.
• Understanding of networking and security.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain and advocate goals/objective, team-oriented mentality with a highly developed collaborative leadership style.
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry is desirable.

Why Join Us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

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Kindly note that your designated job title at bp will be Robotics Deployment Technician.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.