Graduate Engineer

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

• Execution of Customer Orders
• Company products: robotic drilling, inspection, and guidance
• Developing measurement plans and geometric dimensioning/tolerances
• Performing robot simulation and offline robot programming
• Metrology setup and systems setup
• Customer Engagement
• Deliver demonstrations, training, acceptance testing, and support

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Support increased adoption of technology to accelerate business growth
• Deliver standard products to the market with full training provided
• High level of customer-facing activity, often out of the office
• Act as a technical liaison with suppliers, demonstrating and supporting the latest technology, ensuring equipment is in calibration and good working order
• Deliver customer demonstrations, benchmarks, training, and technical pre-sales support
• Develop and update best practice usage of the equipment for internal and external customers
• Coordinate projects during each phase
• 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

• Be proactive:
• Broad-minded and well-informed to act quickly and resolutely
• High level of responsibility and initiative
• Creative in finding solutions for customer requirements
• Commitment to customer excellence and effective in resolving customer issues
• Seek new knowledge:
• Pioneer new potential through self-study and insatiable curiosity
• Eager to learn high-tech technologies
• Share expertise with others
• Communicate well:
• Harmonize diverse skills by thinking out of the box and communicating effectively with others
• Listen to and analyse customer requirements to devise appropriate solutions
• Display integrity:
• Work with diligence and sincerity as a responsible individual
• Treat others with respect
• Embrace diversity:
• Welcome and value different talents, perspectives, and cultures
• 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