Robot Programmer

Description:

Part of a major international engineering group, this organisation is setting up a new division to design & build turnkey automation & robotic assembly systems for manufacturing clients throughout Europe.  This is a brand new venture and an immediate appointment is required for an experienced Robotics Engineer to become an integral member of the team.
Robotics Engineer/ Programmer
Location: West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Kidderminster, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury areas)
Salary – to £60000 
As the a Robotic programming subject matter expert you will be responsible for overseeing successful execution of multiple turnkey automation projects, ensuring specification, design and commissioning of single to multiple robot cells for automated assembly lines within customers facilities.
Responsibilities:
o Design  and programming of robot configuration both off line and online
o Support specification and tendering for new projects
o Supervise installation, commissioning and FAT/ buy off at customer facility  
o Provide technical support to resolve programme or interface issues related to industrial robot systems
Experience:
You will already be an experienced Robot Engineer or Robot Programmer with an expert knowledge of robot implementation to optimise a volume industrial manufacturing environment.
o Qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent in Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or similar
o Detailed knowledge of design, programming and fault-finding of robot – ideally Fanuc/ Kuka / ABB
o Proven experience designing and optimising turnkey industrial automation utilised in automotive / high volume manufacturing processes such as welded assemblies, product assembly, material handling, paint application or similar applications
o Good appreciate of electrical circuitry and robot safety standards and how they apply
o Proven structured problem solving methods and experience of process change management
o Flexibility to travel with UK & Europe for commission purposes
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Robot Engineer or Robot Programmer to be part of a brand new venture and influence the grown of the operation. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, as a member of the senior technical team, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business and staffing as the business continues to quote and win significant new business throughout UK and European automotive manufacturing sector.  In return our client is offering an excellent salary and benefits package
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed)
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