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Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 5223 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Meridian Business Support is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
The Opportunity:
What a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with experience of Automation , industrial robots , control systems , CMM programming and/or CAM. The Automation Engineer will join a rapidly expanding large engineering firm in Exeter, working on developing automated manufacturing processes throughout the entire business. This is a huge area of growth for them, and will see the business becoming one of the key robotic facilities in the South West.
The Role:
- Create, verify, and release robot programs for automated cells and manufacturing equipment.
- Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
- Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment (SOP and EMS)
- Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for manufacturing equipment.
- Minimum of five years experience programming one of the following: Industrial robots, Control systems, CNC Milling or EDM Machines, combined with an in depth knowledge of automation systems.
- Candidates with less experience than 5 years will be considered, but it is essential you have a minimum of 1 year, plus a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering. A relevant degree or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of tooling and fixture design.
- CMM Programming experience, PLC or other logic-based programming experience beneficial
- Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls)
8.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday
Associated Benefits:
Competitive salary of £35-50000 depending on your experience and qualifications as graduates AND highly experienced candidates will be considered.
Day working (Mon-Fri) and a range of benefits including company bonus and an excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.