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Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southam, Warwickshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Automation

Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer - Automation to support the development, optimisation and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems across our production operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability and quality through the application of robotics, automation technologies and advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  * Programme, commission, troubleshoot and optimise KUKA industrial robots within automated manufacturing environments.

  * Develop and maintain robot programmes using KUKA Robot Language (KRL).

  * Configure and support robot systems using KUKA.WorkVisual, including I/O configuration, calibration, commissioning and fault diagnosis.

  * Support the integration of robots with conveyor systems, sensors, machine vision systems, safety controls and ancillary production equipment.

  * Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP and other industrial I/O systems.

  * Support and maintain automation equipment including Keyence sensors, vision systems, barcode readers and measurement devices.

  * Diagnose and resolve production issues relating to robotics, automated machinery, control systems and manufacturing processes.

  * Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance production performance, quality and operational efficiency.

  * Assist in the design, implementation and commissioning of new automated production equipment.

  * Support the operation, programming, commissioning and maintenance of CNC waterjet cutting equipment, including multi-axis systems.

  * Develop and optimise CAD/CAM programmes for waterjet manufacturing applications, including toolpath generation, simulation, collision checking and programme optimisation.

  * Ensure all automation systems operate in compliance with machine safety standards and company health and safety requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  * Practical experience programming and troubleshooting KUKA industrial robots, preferably using KRL.

  * Strong knowledge of KUKA.WorkVisual, robot commissioning, calibration, fault diagnosis and I/O configuration.

  * Experience integrating robots with conveyors, sensors, machine vision systems, safety systems and other automation equipment.

  * Experience working with EtherNet/IP and industrial communication networks.

  * Experience configuring, programming or supporting Keyence sensors, vision systems, barcode readers and measurement equipment.

  * Good understanding of industrial automation, machine safety, electrical control systems and automated production fault finding.

  * Experience operating, programming, commissioning or maintaining CNC waterjet cutting systems, ideally including five-axis or 3D cutting applications.

  * Familiarity with CAD/CAM programming for multi-axis cutting systems, including: Toolpath creation, Post-processing, Simulation, Collision checking

  * Programme optimisation

  * Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to troubleshooting.

  * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

Desirable

  * Knowledge of Java and KUKA Sunrise Workbench for Sunrise-based KUKA robotic systems.

  * Experience with SQL, Python, VBA, PowerShell or Pascal.

  * Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automated production environment.

  * Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, data collection and manufacturing system integration.

Qualifications

  * Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related discipline.

  * Relevant robotics, automation or controls certifications would be advantageous

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