Project Engineer - Robotics

Key member for the execution of projects. Robot programming and commissioning. CAD layout and design.

Your core tasks will include:

• Assisting with the execution of industrial automation projects from design through to installation/commissioning

• Mechanical and electrical assembly

• Robot programming (online and offline)

• PMC/HMI/PLC programming

• Commissioning and fault finding (electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems)

• Customer liaison

• Customer training

• Technical assistance (including customers, other employees, suppliers)

• Supervision of other employees, apprentices and contractors

• Sales support (customers visits, trials and demonstrations)

• Assist other departments as required

• Responsible to the Engineering Manager for overall performance, but on a day to basis for work tasks, the engineer reports to the project manager to whom he/she is assigned

• Involves extensive travel within the UK and occasionally abroad.

Your profile:

• Formal qualification(s) and experience in electro-mechanical engineering

• Knowledge of installation, commissioning and programming of industrial robots

• PMC/HMI/PLC programming knowledge

• Welding experience, ideally within robotic welding, automated manufacturing or industrial production environments, is highly preferred

• CAD and offline programming/simulation knowledge

• Excellent problem analysis, resolution and documentation skills

• Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to an always-changing role

• Determined to get the job done and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

• Fast learner and able to learn ‘on the job’

• Self-motivated and confident personality, able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Project engineers must demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, engineering project management methods, workplace safety, and employee/contractor supervision

• Must be flexible and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and smaller projects, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

You may be required to:

• Provide assistance in other departments.

• Provide training to customers and other staff.

The candidate should ideally be located within a 30-40 minute commute of the FANUC UK office in Coventry and must have the legal right to work in the UK.