Automation Technician Mechatronics

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