The Role
To support us with the successful delivery of new and exciting projects, weare looking for a skilled Controls Engineer with experience integrating andprogramming industrial robotic systems. We are particularly seekingcandidates with experience on Fanuc robots: commissioning, writing TP &Karel programs, and using them to solve complex industrial problems.
Our products are varied in scope and field. From simple machinesprocessing a dedicated task, to complex customisable cells with manyrobots, production steps and integrated technologies ranging fromcameras, lasers, waterjet cutters and even chainsaws. Our bespokemachinery can be very complex, and each of the constituent parts mustoperate seamlessly together.
As our new Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for developingsoftware, using a diverse codebase. We use a wide variety of industrialrobotic and controls platforms, such as Fanuc and Kuka robots, Beckhoffand Siemens PLCs and many other devices with their own associatedenvironments and languages. You will be confident commissioning newequipment, following detailed user manuals, and debugging commonelectrical issues.
This is a role where no two days, or projects, are the same. The successfulapplicant will have a passion for robotics and automation, be curious &inquisitive, and a natural problem solver. They will work on their owninitiative to learn new technologies, and have a ‘knack’ for making thingswork.
Essential skills and experience
1. 3+ years of experience programming Fanuc robots at an advanced level
2. STEM degree, preferably engineering
3. Experience using Roboguide
4. Ability to communicate at a high technical level, in both written and verbalEnglish
5. Willingness, interest, and ability to rapidly learn new technology
6. Able to work on own initiative and autonomously
7. Competent diagnosing common electrical issues
8. Willing and able to travel
Desirable skills and experience
9. Experience commissioning and programming Siemens S7 PLCs and TIAPortal
10. PLC programming in IEC 61131-3 languages (ST essential)
11. Motion control, including VFD setup and drive tuning
12. Functional Safety (designing, programming, validating)
13. Experience with other industrial automation devices