Robotics Fluidics Engineer - Precision Coating Systems

AssetCool; Leeds; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AssetCool in Leeds is seeking a hands-on engineer to advance compact fluid delivery systems for robotic coating platforms. You will design pumps, valves, reservoirs and sensors, size components for flow and pressure, and integrate with electronics and software teams for control and telemetry.

From concept through prototyping, testing and early field deployment, you will work across mechanical, chemical, electronics and robotics disciplines to deliver reliable, maintainable coating delivery in

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical or related engineering discipline
• 4+ years' experience in fluid delivery or fluid-handling systems
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, regulators, hoses, filters and related components
• Experience with coatings, adhesives, paints or controlled fluid delivery
• Ability to size, prototype and troubleshoot flow and pressure systems
• Hands-on CAD, assembly, testing and instrumentation experience
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators or basic control systems
• Able to work across mechanical, chemical, electronics and robotics teams

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compact fluid delivery systems, including reservoirs, pumps, valves, regulators, hoses, filters and applicators
• Select and size components to meet flow, pressure, coating quality, weight and power requirements
• Support the development of mixing, recirculation and multi-component delivery systems where required
• Integrate sensors for flow, pressure, temperature and fluid-level monitoring
• Work with electronics and software teams to connect pumps, valves and sensors to control and telemetry systems
• Develop and tune control approaches that provide stable, repeatable coating delivery
• Plan and conduct laboratory and field tests covering flow performance, deposition consistency and environmental robustness
• Investigate failures, identify root causes and implement practical design improvements
• Collaborate with mechanical and robotics teams to integrate fluidics into mobile and aerial robotic platforms
• Support supplier engagement, design handover, build documentation and production test methods
• Participate in early deployments and use field feedback to improve reliability, usability and serviceability

Skills

Fluid delivery

Pumps & valves

Coatings & adhesives

Sensor integration

CAD

Instrumentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BSc in Mechanical or related engineering

MSc/PhD in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Instrumentation/testing equipment

Job description

AssetCool in Leeds is seeking a hands-on engineer to advance compact fluid delivery systems for robotic coating platforms. You will design pumps, valves, reservoirs and sensors, size components for flow and pressure, and integrate with electronics and software teams for control and telemetry.

From concept through prototyping, testing and early field deployment, you will work across mechanical, chemical, electronics and robotics disciplines to deliver reliable, maintainable coating delivery in