Robot Automation Engineer

Fortis Recruitment Solutions are working with an international engineering company to recruit a robot automation engineer to join their growing team. The position is based in Slough the majority of the time but will also involve some travel to parts of central Europe. The robot automation engineer will set up, operate and program robotic based machines ensuring production quality and looking at process improvement / continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate robotic machines
• Program and develop components on the robotic machine as needed
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and timely
• Manage the production schedule of the cell
• Read and interpret job cards, techniques, and diagrams to deliver products according to specifications
• Programming ABB robots

This role will require the robot automation engineer to have great attention to detail, interpersonal skills proven problem solving skills. You will relish taking ownership of continuous improvement activity to make the business safer, leaner and as a result more profitable.

There will be travel to Europe to work with colleagues on the build of new machines or working directly with customers on issues / requirements.

This is a new position to help the company grow and will be a crucial part of the team. The ability to speak French and / or German would be beneficial.

If you have ABB robot programming experience and have worked on the shop floor please apply now for more information.