Sr. Robotics Engineer I

Gray AES; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Robotics Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge robotic automation systems for a diverse range of clients. You will manage projects from inception through to commissioning, ensuring the integration of machine vision solutions and developing PLC and HMI programs. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to foster relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met while guiding a talented team. If you are passionate about robotics and automation, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional work experience in automation.
• Degree in engineering or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotic automation systems for clients.
• Manage industrial projects from design to commissioning.
• Develop and integrate PLC and HMI programs.

Skills

Robotic-based automation systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Machine vision integration

Project management

Team leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in engineering

Relevant experience in factory automation

Job description

Overview

Gray AES is looking for a Sr. Robotics Engineer to join our team in our Lexington, KY office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement robotic-based automation systems for our industry-leading customers.
• Manage industrial projects from design through commissioning using current technology.
• Support and/or develop PLC and HMI programs of a given work cell to support the overall project completion.
• Interface and integrate machine vision solutions with some oversight by vision engineers.
• Participate in proposals and estimates for projects, including leading research and analysis based on customer requests, specifications, or other information to assist in pre-project planning.
• Design automation systems based on provided solution descriptions, joint-design sessions with partners and/or customers, the analysis of existing operations, or other means to develop a functional design.
• Lead development of a well-documented and flexible robotic program in a standard programming language.
• Design and develop HMIs that are professional-looking with a simple common navigation structure while mentoring other team members on approach and standards.
• Ensure successful projects by working with or overseeing other team members, partners, or customers as needed in design and development responsibilities.
• Lead development of solutions to support testing and commissioning activities as required by customers and partners.
• Maintain close relationships with our customers to understand their opportunities and ensure they understand Gray Solutions’ capabilities.
• Provide on-site commissioning support and customer training as required, including the supervision of other team members and partners.
• Communicate, implement, and enforce our safety program on-site.
• Develop the technical skills of other team members, potentially including direct supervision or management of team members.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships between the customer and all engineering/project team disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree in engineering or related relevant experience in factory automation.
• 5-7 years of demonstrated professional work experience.
• Travel is a regular expectation of this role and depends upon the location of projects and customers, the stage of project execution, and your role in the project. Travel may also be required for annual company meetings and some training.
• Project-based travel to customer sites and team check-ins can range 15-25% during the design phase, 0-10% during the implementation phase, and 40-75% during installation and commissioning phases.
• While the role requires travel, every effort is made to accommodate team members’ family and personal requirements.

Additional Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up.

Generally, a normal office environment where the noise level is moderate, and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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