Robotics Programmer — Hands-On Automation Specialist

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

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Robotics | PLCs | Automation | Bespoke Projects

Want to programme robots that actually DO something?

What's on Offer:

• $90K - $130K depending on experience
• Interesting, one-off automation projects
• Plenty of opportunity to grow your robotics and PLC skills
• A genuinely hands-on engineering environment
• Work alongside experienced engineers who know their stuff
• See your work go from concept, movement, finished machine

We're recruiting for a seriously cool New Zealand engineering business designing and building bespoke robotic and automation systems for a range of industries.

This is an opportunity to work on one-off projects where you can see your work go from concept, to programming, to a finished machine.

You'll be joining a team of experienced engineers in a genuinely hands-on environment, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills across robotics, PLCs and automation.

Program it. Build it. Test it. Watch it work.

The Role:

This is primarily a robot programming role, but you'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from development and build through to testing, installation and commissioning.

You'll be responsible for:

• Programming, configuring and commissioning industrial robots
• Developing and optimising robot programs for bespoke automation projects
• Working alongside mechanical, electrical and project engineers
• Getting involved in PLC programming and automation integration
• Testing and troubleshooting systems in the workshop and onsite
• Commissioning equipment and solving problems when things don't go to plan
• Contributing ideas to improve machine performance and project outcomes

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically sharp, curious, hands-on and genuinely enjoys automation.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Kawasaki experience would be great, but ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa or similar is absolutely relevant
• PLC programming experience is highly desirable
• A Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, Controls or Electrical Engineering background
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering
• A genuine interest in making machines work

Why this role

• This isn't a repetitive production programming role.
• You'll be working on bespoke automation projects, solving different problems and seeing the results of your work come together.
• You'll get to programme the robot, help build the machine, test it, troubleshoot it and ultimately watch it do what you've programmed it to do.
• If you're an engineer who gets excited by robots, automation and making things work, we'd love to hear from you.