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Date: Apr 27, 2026

Location: Halesowen, GB

Company: KUKA Group

Discover your impact with KUKA Group

KUKA Group offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA Group.

 

Make an impact

The successful candidate will:

  • Design and programme electrical/electronic and software control systems in the machine tool, robotic and automation industry.

  • Produce detailed documentation packages.

  • Program PLC's, HMI’s, and Real-Time Motion Control for hydraulic and electric drive systems.

  • Develop front-end systems using manufactures IDE’s, or bespoke higher-level languages.

  • Commission systems on customer sites throughout the world, sometimes at short notice.

What you need to succeed

The successful candidate will have a degree in software / electrical / electronic engineering

Experience is also required in:

  • Siemens S7/TIA PLC/HMI programming and integration of various drive and motion control.

  • Allen-Bradley RS Logix PLC / FactoryTalk View HMI programming and motion control.

  • Integrating a system with multiple devices on various communication protocols (EthernetIP, ProfiNET, etc.)

  • IEC 61131 orientated programming experience.

Combinations of other PLC, HMI or higher-level systems configuration skills may be considered if a significant level of experience has been attained. Knowledge of other programming languages would be advantageous, such as:

  • C++, C#, JavaScript.

  • Real-time and embedded control.

  • Moog MACS programming environment.

The knowledge and ability to document the complete software lifecycle of a system is beneficial (i.e. requirements, design, testing and installation).

 

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement 

Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.

 

Join the journey!

If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

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