We are looking for production engineers to help us manage and optimize robotic picking operations. These roles would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds and particularly those with an interest in farming and/or emerging approaches to food production that depend on collaborative working of autonomous robots and people.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing robot fleet deployments on multiple customer sites in Kent
- Managing operations personnel including operations associates and field service engineers
- Co-ordinating with customers to manage crop husbandry and picking schedules
- Co-ordinating testing and release of hardware, software, and firmware updates to the deployed fleet
- Process optimization to maximize production efficiency
- Engaging with other engineers to inform prioritization and strategy
Desirable characteristics:
- A degree or other similar qualification in engineering or other technical discipline, especially manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or farm management
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and management skills
- An interest in farming