Our client is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of material handling and customised automation solutions and they are expanding in a number of fields.

The position of Robotics Software Engineer requires someone with strong proven design skills from either a materials handling background (Conveyor based systems) or a machinery automation background and should have at least 5 years’ relevant experience and an Engineering degree (electrical/electronic/software/industrial). The core of this experience should incorporate design of Robot programs from concept to completion.

Salary will reflect experience.

Location: Midlands

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Customisation & Development of our product range to meet varying customer needs in the pharmaceutical, food, automotive and electronics industries.
• A thorough knowledge of ABB or Fanuc robots and awareness of other robot manufacturer programming.
• Knowledge and experience of the following: Ladder Logic, STL, Visual Basic, Machine/System Control with PLCs/PC, SQL Databases and SCADA systems would be very useful but not essential
• A thorough knowledge of networking with added emphasis on Ethernet TCP/IP, Profibus DP, ASi, Devicenet and ControlNet.
• Experience in material handling (conveyor systems, lifts and cranes, Robotic palletising and pick and place) will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience with material flow control software, interface with IT systems will be an added advantage.
• Project Management and Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Trouble shooting and problem resolution.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and to a high standard
• Good working knowledge of current Safety legislation and European directives.
• Ability to construct technical manuals and documentation.
• Understanding of control systems and capabilities.
• Capability of working on own initiative or as part of project team.
• MS office, Word, Excel, electronic mail etc.