Robotics and Automation Engineer (687395)

Job Description

Salary range: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum 

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FTE: 1

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Term: Fixed (24 months)

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Closing Date: 02 March 2025

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Location: NMIS, Renfrew 

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The Opportunity
\nNMIS is seeking to appoint a Robotics and Automation Engineer to work on a broad range of challenging opportunities that are currently, and will come onto, the robotics and automation theme task list. Currently, the main projects that would be associated with this position are:

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-\tDemonstrator cells of cutting-edge small scale industrial robot applications. The aim of this work is to develop visually and technologically impressive demonstration units for a client to show customers. The challenges will include developing the concepts, integrating the software and hardware required, and programming the outcomes.
\n-\tAutomated remanufacture of assemblies. The aim of this project will be to, as far as is reasonably practical, examine, disassemble, clean, remanufacture (via machining and additive manufacture techniques), and reassemble items, for example, gear box shafts. The various stages of this work will be undertaken with different robots, which will need to communicate with one another. The challenges will include selection of the test components, communication between the different robots (from different manufacturers) and integration between the robots and other pieces of equipment required, for example, vision systems to identify faulty components and tools required for disassembly and reassembly.
\n-\tAutomated welding of assemblies. The aim of this work is to integrate robots with a welding torch, and welding preparation equipment. The challenges will include communication between the different robot systems, integration of the different pieces of equipment, and detailed, in-depth thought and design of a robust safety system.
\n-\tAutomated large form 3D printing and post-machining. The aim of this work is to integrate a robot with a polymer 3D printing head and high-speed spindle in order to produce and then clean up large scale plastic parts. The challenges in this work will include integration of the various systems, most notably a tool changing design that will allow the switch from plastic extrusion head to machining tools.
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\nWith a degree in an appropriate discipline, e.g. mechanical engineering, you will have an established track record in providing solutions in an industrial context, and experience of undertaking research projects. You will have a developing knowledge and, ideally, experience of industrial robots and collaborative robots, programming of PLCs (ideally Beckhoff) and low power logic systems (e.g, Arduino), and mechanical design. You will have a good understanding of general engineering and scientific principles. The ideal candidate will also have experience of machining and additive manufacturing processes, in line with the requirements of the above relevant projects. You will have the ability to work autonomously and to plan and prioritise your own workload with minimal inputs from higher management, in addition to experience of project planning and delivery. In addition, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to interact with a range of stakeholders from industry and academia.
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\nFor informal enquiries, please contact Scott Brady, Robotics Automation Theme Lead - scott.brady@strath.ac.uk
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