Robotics Engineer

Position: Robot Programmer

Salary: 35,000 - 45,000

Location: Bedford

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Robot Programmer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business based in Bedford.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Robot Programmer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.

You will be responsible for:

• Confidently design and implement software for some or all aspects of capital machinery assemblies and sub-assemblies from the ground up.
• Performing software design calculations where required; speed calcs, motor sizing, control equipment required to facilitate the application.
• Determining and implementing test criteria for automation productivity, safety, and reliability.
• Working with high and low voltage equipment.
• Technical support and troubleshooting system errors for customers.
• Work in accordance with the project quotation and client's requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers in the specification of components and their operation.
• Report to the project manager regarding the scope and detail required.
• Being proactive and using your engineering skills to best effect for the company.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed and planning successful outcomes within agreed timescales and costs.
• Liaise with clients to promote our work and capabilities.
• Working with our sales team and liaising with external customers to assist with the preparation of quotations when required, including concept support and programming components for test rigs and trials.
• Prepare technical documentation including producing machinery manuals and the technical file.
• Knowledge of safety standards would be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in robot software design and implementation within special purpose machinery Automation.
• Minimum HND in electrical or electronic engineering required
• Familiar with basic principles of Robot programming languages
• Experience in working with ABB, Kuka and Fanuc Robots.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Aleksandra Jendo on (url removed).

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