Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Sunbury (UK)

FT Technologies is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Madrid, specialising in designing and manufacturing ultrasonic wind sensors - also known as anemometers or air-flow sensors. FT ultrasonic wind sensors are unique because we use acoustic resonance to measure wind speed, direction, and temperature using an acoustic wave resonated inside a small cavity. The wind energy industry is growing, and FT is growing with it; this is your place if you care about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, we have tripled in size. We employ around 120 brilliant minds who contribute to our mission: to engineer invention through curiosity and creativity using our core technology. The development of our current technology will enable us to serve our existing customers in wind energy better. The invention of new products and manufacturing technology, with significant company investment and growth, will offer our wind sensors' unique strengths to meteorology, marine and defence customers.

• Responsible to the Director of Automation
• Key contacts include the Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Teams and the Director of Technology
• Located in Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid optional)
• 40 hours per week (Flexi-time)
Main Tasks & Responsibilities As part of the Automation Team, your responsibilities will include:
• Manage automation projects or sub-systems of larger projects
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to other automation engineers
• Produce detailed requirement specifications
• Generate design ideas for discussion in design reviews
• Design machines including electromechanical systems such as robots, actuators, conveyors, and electrical test apparatus
• Design electrical and pneumatic control systems and produce schematics and drawings
• Design and develop complex machine control systems and software using Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLCs in Ladder, SFC and Structured Text languages
• Robotic system design and programming using Fanuc and Mitsubishi robots
• Design and develop vision systems for automated measurement, inspection, and control
• Carry out risk assessments on automated equipment and processes
• Design and implement machine safety systems to comply with UKCA (CE) marking requirements including associated documentation for technical files
• Develop designs to produce 3D engineering models and detailed engineering drawings
• Check in-house and subcontracted drawings
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to source equipment and components
• Assemble and commission automated machines and subsystems
• Produce related process documentation including standard operating procedures, d/pFMEA, BOMs, process flows and control plans
  
  Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Significant industrial experience in designing and building electromechanical products or machines
• Experience using 3D CAD software
• Experience in writing software for PLC controls systems in Ladder Logic
• Good understanding of electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Experience in project management
• Ability to produce high quality engineering drawings to BS8888 standard
Desirable
• Expert user of SolidWorks CAD software
• Competent in writing control software using Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
• Hands-on experience programming Fanuc 6 axis robots including Fanuc iRVision
• Experience in programming Mitsubishi SCARA robots
• Experience in designing and building electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Good knowledge and experience of vision systems for pick and place applications
• Extensive knowledge of machine safety
• Experience in producing machine/process risk assessments
• Proficient in writing detailed requirement specifications
Personal Qualities We're looking for quality-focused individuals with an excellent analytical and problem-solving approach, a conscientious mindset, and the capacity to develop a good understanding of end-user requirements and your role's impact on the overall business objectives. Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to work independently and be a team player able to work cross-functionally with other departments; strong communication (both verbal and written) and organisation are key.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer:
• Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution
• Life assurance scheme
• Private health care plan
• Optional hybrid working pattern of one day per week from home OR 3 additional days holiday per annum (role dependent)
• 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after one year's service, plus all bank and public holidays
• Flexi-time for days worked in the office
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
• Subsidised gym membership
• Sponsored professional study support