Robotics Solutions Engineer – Safe Remote Control & E-Stop

FORT Robotics; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FORT Robotics in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Solutions Engineer to serve as the primary technical presence at customer sites, guiding integration of FORT's wireless E-Stop and remote-control products with AGVs, AMRs, and custom automation platforms.

You will work closely with customer engineering teams, perform design reviews, advise on architecture, apply functional safety, and deliver documentation, while traveling up to 25% and sometimes internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years in systems engineering, field applications, or technical integration in robotics or industrial automation.
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus protocols and API integration in industrial contexts.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites (up to 25%) to support integration of FORT wireless E-Stop and remote-control products into AGVs, AMRs, and custom automation platforms
• Conduct integration design reviews, site assessments, and technical walkthroughs with customer engineering teams.
• Advise on integration architecture, including CAN bus topology, wiring schematics, and API-based software integration.
• Apply functional safety principles to validate safety-rated system designs
• Deliver remote integration support as needed to FORT customers.
• Produce field reports, integration guides, and configuration documentation for internal and customer use.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

CAN bus protocols

API integration

Travel readiness

Technical depth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

ROS

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

Job description

FORT Robotics in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Solutions Engineer to serve as the primary technical presence at customer sites, guiding integration of FORT's wireless E-Stop and remote-control products with AGVs, AMRs, and custom automation platforms.

You will work closely with customer engineering teams, perform design reviews, advise on architecture, apply functional safety, and deliver documentation, while traveling up to 25% and sometimes internationally.