Automation Engineer

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Recruitment Consultant @ Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)

Are you an Automation Engineer who enjoys taking an automation project from concept all the way to a fully running system on the shop floor?
Do you like a mix of robotics, mechanical design and hands on commissioning? Want to work in a team where your automation work directly improves manufacturing quality, throughput and NPI success?

If yes, this is a great opportunity to join a New Product Development team in Peterborough. You will design and program automation, develop new manufacturing processes and lead full lifecycle projects that make a real impact across the site.

The Opportunity

• Join a growing engineering team within a highly successful aerospace manufacturer
• Own automation projects end to end, from concept and design to programming and commissioning
• Work with a wide range of robotics and automation machinery to design cutting edge solutions
• Improve quality, repeatability, throughput and long term capability
• Develop your skills in automation, robotics, mechanical design and project leadership

As an Automation Engineer you be:

• Designing and developing new automation solutions and manufacturing processes
• Programming and integrating a range of robotic systems including ABB and Universal to name a few
• Leading full lifecycle automation projects from design to implementation
• Partnering with machining, heat treat, quality and other internal groups to identify and execute new automation projects
• Using continuous improvement and lean principles to enhance performance

The successful Automation Engineer will bring:

• A background with automation systems in a machining or manufacturing environment
• Both robotic programming and mechanical design expertise. Strong robotic programmers with a basic mechanical design foundation will also be considered and supported
• Understanding of design for manufacturability.
• A self starter mindset who enjoys owning and driving engineering projects
• Experience programming robots in ABB RAPID, FANUC TP or Universal Robots URScript is strongly preferred.
• 3D CAD
  
  Skills:
  
  Solid Works/Inventor or similar preferred

The ideal Automation Engineer will have the below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Master’s preferred
• Minimum five years experience in manufacturing engineering, R&D, automation or machine design

There is clear opportunity to progress, whether you want to grow into a highly technical senior role or move toward leadership. The team culture is exceptional, with strong leadership, solid investment and a long term commitment to advancing automation across the business. Funding for automation continues to increase year on year, so you’ll be joining at an exciting time. Apply now and receive feedback within one business day.

Seniority

level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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