Job Description
Job Description: Industrial Robotics Engineer (Fanuc/Kuka Specialist)
Location: Rotherham/Sheffield (on-site)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Us:
Forg3D is a fast-growing deeptech startup revolutionizing the metal additive manufacturing industry. With ambitious plans to disrupt traditional forging and casting methods, we’re developing innovative solutions combining software, AI, robotics, and advanced materials. Our team is scaling rapidly, and we are seeking an experienced Industrial Robotics Engineer to play a critical role in our mission. Short term, we are leading a Green Fourth Industrial Revolution, disrupting the millenia-old metal-forming industry with our patented technologies. Long-term, we will take this off-planet and develop Lunar Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
Robotics Integration:
* Develop, program, and optimize robotic systems using Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka 6-axis robots for advanced additive manufacturing applications.
* Implement robotic welding systems, including WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) and related technologies.
Programming & Automation:
* Program robots using native Fanuc/Kuka/ABB software and/or Python to integrate with our proprietary software platform.
* Design, test, and troubleshoot kinematic models and motion planning algorithms.
Prototyping & Development:
* Collaborate with the mechanical engineering and additive manufacturing teams to develop robotic solutions for industrial-scale applications.
Support & Maintenance:
* Provide technical support for robotic systems, including maintenance and process optimisation.
* Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards in an R&D and production environment.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience with Fanuc, ABB or Kuka robotic systems, particularly in programming and integration.
* Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience in industrial automation.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to self-manage to an extent given the nature of a start-up.
* Strong communication skills; we work in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Python programming experience, particularly in robotics and process automation.
* Previous experience working in a startup environment, contributing to fast-paced and innovative projects.
* A background in mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in prototyping and manufacturing.
Education:
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
* If you feel you can demonstrate relevant experience outside academia, please apply.
What We Offer:
* An opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing in a high-growth startup.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance.
* Collaborative and innovative work environment with a passionate, mission-driven team.
* Potential for career growth and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in additive manufacturing.
* Potential for flexible working environment/core hours.
* Opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up and be part of the early team that shapes the future of metal manufacturing.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about robotics and want to work at the forefront of technology, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV detailing your experience with Fanuc, Kuka, or ABB systems and two sentences on why you would like to work with Forg3D to careers@forg3d.ai
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait—apply now!
Due to the nature of the sectors and projects we operate in, at this time we can only accept applications from British Citizens or citizens of NATO countries.
Join us at Forg3D and help us build the future of manufacturing.