Robotic Application Engineer

Robotic Application Engineer

I have a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in the world of Robotics and become part of a very well established, respected company in their field.

The Role

You will be working as part of a small innovative team, championing the next generation of the companies products. You will ensure the installation commissioning for automation solutions (AGV, AMR & KION automated systems).

You will be involved in the planning, installation, commissioning and customer handover/sign off for automation solutions with driverless transport systems (AGVs). You will provide technical support to the aftersales department, undertake change requests and on site error analysis.

Your base will be remote, but you will be regularly travelling to client sites across the country to give technical advice and assistance, so you must be comfortable with regular travel.

Benefits

• Fully expensed company car
• Fuel Card
• All accommodation and associated expenses covered
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension
• Life Cover
• Medical Cover
• Full and extensive training

Typical Tasks

• Installation, commissioning, and internal/external acceptance of driverless systems at customer site
• Adjustment of the AGV routes and parameters
• Coding to implement the system in line with documentation provided from Project Managers (PM)
• Testing and validating the overall solution and certifying conformity
• Strong involvement in Risk assessment & Impact assessment with PM before final submission to customer
• Project coordination and reporting in conjunction with Project Management team ensuring each project is a success, both technically and financially
• Facilitating controlled AGV demonstrations at company locations or on customer sites
• Undertaking proof of concept (PoC) configuration automation solutions with AGVs within a customer’s operation
• Performing training for end customers
• Supporting the service organisation as a technical specialist consultant – on site, via telecoms/digital platform & via remote diagnosis
• Assessing and implementing damage analyses at the customer site and/or in-house
• Coordination of possible root cause(s) of failure with our automation partners and achieving fastest possible issue resolution for our customers
• Follow up KPI onsite (errors, availability, pallet/h performance, etc.) with recommendation of action plan
• Pre and post sale application and system support
• In your role a full certification is required. It is mandatory that you pass all the trainings and internal certifications when required by your line manager.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Required functional competencies / experience / qualifications

• Programming language qualification and/or demonstrable experience in KIWI, C, C++, MATLAB, or Python ESSENTIAL
• Completed vocational training in mechatronics or electronics or completed a Bachelors degree (Electrical engineering, mechatronics or computer science)
• Basic knowledge of complex industrial projects (Industrial Robotics, Automotive, Aeronautics)
• Desire to travel extensively across the UK&I (primarily), plus Europe (up to 80% peak travel time)
• Experience in commissioning of complex plants/systems would be an advantage
• Ability to represent the company in front of the customer
• Fluent spoken & written English language skills essential
• Interest in software development or programming
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Good listening skill
• Attention to detail
• Full driving licence