Robotics Engineer

An exciting role has come up within BMI trailers working with a robotic welder as a Robotics Engineer. This will involve working alongside our Robotics Engineer and reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role will also involve a mixture of programming and other duties.

Here at BMI, we manufacture high quality vehicles & trailers. The company also provides a number of other services, including power takeoff (PTO) installation, floor installation/replacement and body work. We also supply parts for the BMI range of vehicles and competitor vehicles.

We are an innovative company who, in the past year, have invested in a robotic welder to expand the businesses capacity. Currently our robotic welder runs aluminum assemblies and steel when required. The cell can be programmed offline using DTPS software and online using the pendant to control the robot. The cell also incorporates an ARC EYE system for seam tracking, to detect weld positions. Full training will be given for offline and online programming, developing knowledge so that programming can be completed on a day to day basis, and support production issues.

Main duties

• Develop programs for new assemblies using offline CAD DTPS software
• Finding and fixing faults Involved in testing of new products
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for build processes and troubleshooting guides
• Hands on with the factory floor assisting builds with operators to developing knowledge of product range
• Reviewing current programs to remove bugs and calculate cycle times
• Building reports Involved in Lean/5s projects

Essential Criteria

• Strong IT skills to help navigate around programming software
• Strong mathematic skills Competent in Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Desirable Criteria

• Previous CAD experience
• Previous exposure to an engineering environment.

Benefits Working at BMI Trailers

• Up to 33 days paid holiday per year (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Cash benefit healthcare scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• On-the-job training & personal development.
• Modern factory facility.
• Fully equipped canteen.
• Working with state of the art equipment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Free parking and EV charging for staff.