Job Description

About us


We are looking for someone with a Robotics Automation background to join our team within Research & Development on a Junior level. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, who bring energy and who are passionate about innovation. Do you want to work with the latest technologies and to grow and develop the next generation of innovative and sustainable products?


At Numatic we take immense pride in being a world leader in designing, engineering, developing and manufacturing state of the art cleaning equipment. We are committed to continuously enhancing and developing our product range and offer great value reliable cleaning equipment with innovative technologies that deliver sustainable solutions.


We employ over 1200 people on our 40-acre campus in Chard, Somerset where we are currently investing over 40million to support the expansion of our product offering.


The Opportunity


Participate and continue with own learning and studies whilst completing a range of routine duties and tasks.


Work with and learn from our control systems engineers to specialize in building test systems.


Develop automated test systems and fixtures, including COBOTS, PLC, SCADA, Pneumatic Control, Stepper Motor and Linear Drives.


Research and implement new technologies to aid in the lifecycle testing of Numatic products and components.


Contribute to detailed specifications, requirements, and documentation throughout a development cycle.


Listen to feedback to gain skills and improve own knowledge on design and project work.


Engage and learn from internal specialists, to ensure own knowledge base is solution focused to support continuous improvement through innovation and commercialisation.


Ensure attention to detail, seek feedback on rectification of error when engaged on project work.


Use creativity; develop interests in your area of specialism.


About You:


A recognised engineering qualification ONC, NVQ, HNC, degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience within any of: electrical systems/control systems/fabrication is must have


Knowledge of different Po Logic Control (PLC) languages.


Knowledge and experience in the use of 3D Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)


Robust analytical and critical thinking.


Very strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.


Excellent communication skills


Benefits:


Paid Holiday 241.25 hours per annum + Including Bank Holiday


Flexible working


38 hour working week


Company Pension & Life Insurance


Lifestyle: Employee discounts including Dell & Microsoft, gym memberships, retailers, holidays


Cycle2work Scheme


Referral Incentive


Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)