Robot Automation Engineer
Location: Farnham, Surrey, UK. Type: Permanent, Day Shift with Early Finish Fridays. Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum plus monthly bonus.
About the Role
Based in Farnham, this position supports two manufacturing sites located approximately six miles apart. You will work closely with Production Engineers, the Maintenance Team, and Design Engineers to deliver both strategic automation projects and day‑to‑day operational support.
This role offers a technically varied, hands‑on environment where you will take ownership of automation projects from concept through to full integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop automation opportunities across manufacturing operations
- Design robotic cell layouts for loading and unloading CNC machining centres
- Manage automation projects from concept through to full integration
- Collaborate with the Design Team to develop and optimise end‑of‑arm tooling, fixtures, and infeed/outfeed systems
- Program and integrate robotic systems (Fanuc and ABB) with CNC machines
- Support commissioning and system integration alongside the Maintenance Team
- Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality
- Work cross‑functionally to deliver best value to the business and customers
- Troubleshoot production breakdowns
- Support automation training for apprentices, junior engineers, and operators
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 Engineering qualification and/or completed apprenticeship
- Proven robot programming experience (Fanuc and ABB advantageous)
- Basic CNC programming experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
- Experience managing automation projects at cell level
- HMI programming and management experience
- Good understanding of machining processes and work‑holding methods
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong communication skills with a positive, enthusiastic attitude
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with 3D CAD systems (Fusion 360 and Siemens Solid Edge advantageous)
- Experience with robot simulation tools (Roboguide and Robot Studio advantageous)
- Experience with Renishaw spindle probing
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Monthly bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
- Permanent, full‑time position (Monday to Friday, day shift)
- Early finish on Fridays
- Company pension
- Free on‑site parking
- Stable, long‑term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing business
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