Automation Technician (Mechatronics)
 
The Opportunity:
We encourage anyone interested in a career in engineering or looking to develop their skills within the automation field to apply for this amazing opportunity as an Automation Technician / Mechatronics Operator.  Experience or an HNC, or higher, in any of the following areas will be considered:

6 axis articulated arm Robot programming experience
Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage
Knowledge of automation systems
CMM Programming experience
PLC or other logic-based programming experienceThe Opportunity:
 
In this developmental role you will:

Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells
Provide critical help chain for manufacturing to reduce downtime of critical manufacturing equipment
Create, verify and release programs for other, programmable manufacturing equipment Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment
Support implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automationPreferred Skills:

Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes
Proficient in CAD with the ability to read engineering drawings
This is a development role where training will be provided. But any experience, in any of the following areas, would be beneficial and show the transferable skills required to develop in the role:
Robot programming experience
CMM Programming / metrology
CNC Milling experience with a desire to move into automation/roboticsPay and Benefits:

Salary dependent on experience, between £31,502.01 to £40,710.28 per annum (will be increased shortly in line with annual pay review by in the region of 4%)
37.5 hours per week, working a Swing Shift weekly rotation (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm), which attracts an additional shift premium of 12.5% of your basic salary.
25 days annual holiday 
Secure on-site parking
Excellent contributory pension
Health care cash back plan
Life assurance
Company bonus scheme

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy