Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

£50-55k + Car

Salary Sacrifice Pension, Healthcare, Health Cash Plan

Training & Development, Career Progression

West Midlands. Ref: 25589

A fantastic opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join a leading automation engineering business delivering advanced Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions for industrial and logistics applications.

Working on cutting-edge automation projects, you'll be responsible for developing software, configuring robotic systems and commissioning complete automation solutions.

Applications Engineer – The Role:

Develop and commission software for bespoke robotic and automation systems
Configure and program industrial robots and collaborative robotic applications
Develop PLC and HMI software for automated systems
Create and optimise robot motion programs
Support the programming and integration of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and fleet management systems
Commission automation systems both in-house and at customer sites
Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout project delivery
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and profitability
Travel extensively to support installations, commissioning and customer acceptance activities
Applications Engineer – What We're Looking For:

Proven experience of automation software engineering, ideally within robotics or logistics automation
Strong PLC programming and HMI development experience
Experience commissioning industrial robotic systems is essential
Knowledge of robot motion programming and industrial automation software
Experience with AMRs, fleet management or mobile robotics would be advantageous
Excellent problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
Customer-focused with strong communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive, self-motivated approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline, with a passion for developing new technologies
Willingness to travel extensively for customer projects (50%+)
Why Join?

Work with the latest Robotics, PLC and Autonomous Mobile Robot technologies
Develop bespoke automation solutions for high-profile industrial and logistics projects
Excellent technical training and professional development opportunities
Exposure to UK and international engineering projects
Collaborative engineering environment with genuine opportunities for career progression
Be part of an innovative team delivering next-generation automation solutions
Interested?

This role is hybrid with c1-2 days in the office, and the rest of your time either on site with customers or working from home. Ideal locations would include Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Tamworth, Stafford, Telford, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Rugby, Worcester, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stoke on Trent, Shrewsbury and Leicester. 

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed