Job summary

Our client, a leader in the advanced Engineering R&D sector, is currently seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Automation & Digital Systems to join their team in the Bristol area on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

Automation, Robotics, Manufacturing

Important

R&D, Automation, Robotics

Job description

This Contract is Inside IR35

Hybrid working (2 days on site)

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the integration of digital-to-digital, digital-to-physical, and physical-to-physical systems.
• Developing and deploying control software using PLC programming (Beckhoff preferred), Python, or C#.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of Digital Twin technologies to simulate and optimise real-world manufacturing.
• Interfacing with robotics, machine vision, sensors, and verification technologies.
• Collaborating across software, hardware, and automation teams on rapid R&D cycles.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in systems integration within manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Beckhoff), Python, or C#.
• Demonstrated ability to work across hardware and software boundaries in real-world systems.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on technical approach.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Digital Twin development or immersive simulation (Unity).
• Exposure to metrology, machine vision, or non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and industrial deployment.
• Background in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 principles.

Benefits:

• Participate in cutting-edge R&D projects that shape the future of manufacturing.
• Work with a collaborative and agile team of engineers and innovators.
• Contribute to real-world solutions used in smart factories and automated systems.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with access to the latest in automation, simulation, and digital systems technology.