Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Robotics
CV-LibrarySoutham, WarwickshirepermanentPosted: 6 October 2026
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Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 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
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Programme, commission, troubleshoot and optimise KUKA industrial robots within automated manufacturing environments.
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Develop and maintain robot programmes using KUKA Robot Language (KRL).
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Configure and support robot systems using KUKA.WorkVisual, including I/O configuration, calibration, commissioning and fault diagnosis.
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Support the integration of robots with conveyor systems, sensors, machine vision systems, safety controls and ancillary production equipment.
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Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP and other industrial I/O systems.
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Support and maintain automation equipment including Keyence sensors, vision systems, barcode readers and measurement devices.
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Diagnose and resolve production issues relating to robotics, automated machinery, control systems and manufacturing processes.
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Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance production performance, quality and operational efficiency.
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Assist in the design, implementation and commissioning of new automated production equipment.
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Support the operation, programming, commissioning and maintenance of CNC waterjet cutting equipment, including multi-axis systems.
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Develop and optimise CAD/CAM programmes for waterjet manufacturing applications, including toolpath generation, simulation, collision checking and programme optimisation.
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Ensure all automation systems operate in compliance with machine safety standards and company health and safety requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
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Practical experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots.
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Strong knowledge of robot commissioning, calibration, fault diagnosis and I/O configuration.
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Experience integrating robots with conveyors, sensors, machine vision systems, safety systems and other automation equipment.
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Experience working with EtherNet/IP and industrial communication networks.
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Experience configuring, programming or supporting Keyence sensors, vision systems, barcode readers and measurement equipment.
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Good understanding of industrial automation, machine safety, electrical control systems and automated production fault finding.
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Experience operating, programming, commissioning or maintaining CNC waterjet cutting systems, ideally including five-axis or 3D cutting applications.
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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.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team.
Desirable
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Knowledge of Java and KUKA Sunrise Workbench for Sunrise-based KUKA robotic systems.
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Experience with SQL, Python, VBA, PowerShell or Pascal.
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Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automated production environment.
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Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, data collection and manufacturing system integration.
Qualifications
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Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
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Relevant robotics, automation or controls certifications would be advantageous
Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 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 industrial robots.
*
Strong knowledge of 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
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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
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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