A cutting-edge leading robotics company based in Nottingham, is at the forefront of robotic technology innovation. They specialize in advanced robot metrology and Tooling solutions, serving the aerospace and high-value manufacturing industries.
**Salary: Competitive Work Schedule: 4-day week, 32 hours (Monday Thursday)
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Graduate Engineer or Graduate Applications Engineer. This role involves the execution of customer orders, requiring a hands-on approach and the ability to work in diverse environments. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training, often on-the-job, and must be prepared for occasional long hours and overseas travel.
Job Purpose
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Execution of Customer Orders
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Company products: robotic drilling, inspection, and guidance
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Developing measurement plans and geometric dimensioning/tolerances
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Performing robot simulation and offline robot programming
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Metrology setup and systems setup
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Customer Engagement
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Deliver demonstrations, training, acceptance testing, and support
Key Areas of Responsibility
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Support increased adoption of technology to accelerate business growth
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Deliver standard products to the market with full training provided
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High level of customer-facing activity, often out of the office
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Act as a technical liaison with suppliers, demonstrating and supporting the latest technology, ensuring equipment is in calibration and good working order
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Deliver customer demonstrations, benchmarks, training, and technical pre-sales support
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Develop and update best practice usage of the equipment for internal and external customers
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Coordinate projects during each phase
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Provide first-line support for customers until the system buy-off
Ancillary Responsibilities
- Provide pre-sales support, primarily robot simulation and demos
- Conduct product testing and debugging
- Contribute to the delivery of new R&D programs
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate / Degree in Technical subject ie. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
- Proficient in English
- Driving license
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of CAD/simulation beneficial
- Practically competent (can use tools as well as a computer)
- Good presentation skills
Functional Competencies
- Ability to give technical training to other application engineers
- Ability to read technical drawings and understand technology
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Commercial empathy ability to understand customers needs and convert them into commercial sales
Core Competencies
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Be proactive:
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Broad-minded and well-informed to act quickly and resolutely
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High level of responsibility and initiative
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Creative in finding solutions for customer requirements
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Commitment to customer excellence and effective in resolving customer issues
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Seek new knowledge:
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Pioneer new potential through self-study and insatiable curiosity
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Eager to learn high-tech technologies
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Share expertise with others
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Communicate well:
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Harmonize diverse skills by thinking out of the box and communicating effectively with others
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Listen to and analyse customer requirements to devise appropriate solutions
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Display integrity:
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Work with diligence and sincerity as a responsible individual
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Treat others with respect
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Embrace diversity:
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Welcome and value different talents, perspectives, and cultures
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Avoid stereotypes and prejudices
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
- Travel around the country with occasional overnight stays, sometimes on short notice, and occasionally abroad
- Capable of normal physical work (lifting and moving equipment in and out of cars/vans)
- Prepared to help out wherever required for successful project delivery
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive salary
- A unique 4-day work week (32 hours), providing a healthy work-life balance
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Excellent training
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- The chance to work on innovative projects with real-world impact