Job Description
Peacock Technology is looking for a Senior Automation/Robotics Engineer to join our research and development team.
At Peacock Technology, we connect our experience in robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver ongoing solutions to help food producers improve long-term food sustainability and animal welfare. We provide a range of products using robotics, machine vision, and sensing technologies to monitor cow conditions and provide farmer insights for disease prevention and welfare. Our development team includes highly qualified engineers, including engineers with PhDs in Software Engineering, Mathematics, and Mechanical Engineering. We also have close working relationships with universities, colleges, and research organizations.
As part of our commitment to advancing technological solutions, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation/Robotics Engineer to take responsibility for our robotic products and new developments.
Responsibilities
* Lead Automation & Robotic Design Projects
* Design and test control systems: PLC, Scada, Robotics
* Produce specifications, plans, and cost analysis
* Produce appropriate documentation for proposals and customer document packs
* Actively develop the skills of other team members
* Liaise with customers and suppliers throughout the project cycle
Requirements
* A higher education qualification in a relevant field and more than 3 years of experience in a related role in industry
* Willingness to visit farms to develop dairy robot solutions
* Expertise programming PLCs to an advanced level, producing high-quality, well-formatted programs
* A high level of technical knowledge and the ability to apply this to practical problems
* An understanding of electrical principles and DC circuits
* Experience producing high-quality, well-formatted programs. Our projects can be based on a variety of PLC platforms requiring strong ladder and structured text programming skills
* Hands-on experience of assembly and test of automated solutions
* Passport and driving license. Willingness to travel occasionally
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Kuka robotic systems.
* Experience with Beckhoff and/or Omron PLCs.
* Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
What we’ll offer you in return
* Full-time, Contract, Permanent
* Excellent remuneration
* 34 days holiday entitlement
* Private health and wellness scheme
* Additional bonus scheme available
As part of the interview process, you will be expected to join a first stage video call and a second, face-to-face at our office in Stirling.
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