Robotics Service Engineer

Company: ABB
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Overview

In ABB Robotics Ireland, you combine field service and project engineering to support customers and system integrators from installation to maintenance and improvement. You diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and resolve software and hardware issues on IRC5/OmniCore platforms. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable end-to-end lifecycle support and continuous improvement. Expect hands-on work on automation projects with domestic travel, contributing to productivity gains across sites. This is a pivotal role in a fast-moving robotics environment with real-world impact.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical allowance
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Share Acquisition Plan
  • Internal mobility opportunities and mentorships
  • Company car

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance and condition-based servicing on ABB industrial robots, including service reports and recommendations
  • Diagnose and resolve service issues and warranty claims, both on-site and remotely
  • Carry out mechanical repairs, component replacements, lubrication, calibration and recommissioning
  • Troubleshoot robot controllers and electrical faults on IRC5 and OmniCore platforms
  • Support robot programming and resolve software, positioning and process-related issues
  • Support project delivery, including application development, installation, commissioning, testing and handover
  • Assist in supporting the use of products to improve automation/cell/system productivity
  • Full understanding of ABB Robotics Digital Portfolio to enable end-to-end Lifecycle Support

Key requirements

  • Qualification in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, automation or mechanical engineering, or equivalent technical training
  • >5-years experience in industrial automation, robotics, machinery servicing, commissioning
  • Strong fault-finding skills and ability to read technical documentation
  • Customer site experience and technical reporting skills
  • Knowledge of robot programming, PLCs, drives, industrial networks or automation systems is an advantage
  • Customer-focused team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work independently, manage priorities and travel across Ireland, with occasional UK and European travel
  • Full driving license
  • customer-focused
  • strong communication
  • problem-solving
  • robot programming
  • PLCs
  • drives

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Posted: October 16th, 2026