Robot Technician

Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Robot Technician to join our dynamic Paint team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

Summary:

The role involves supporting the paint production process for Lotus cars, in the new automated paint facility.

The parts will be painted in the facility using 7-axis paint robots and the role involves continuous improvement of paint application, quality and preventative maintenance tasks and problem-solving application related issues.

The role provides the opportunity to undertake a wide range of tasks and enables the successful candidate to gain experience with continuous improvement, new technologies improve skills in automation. There will be opportunities to make improvements to the cars business in its day-to-day activities and a chance to influence the way it could operate in the future.

This role could be suited for somebody with a good maintenance background, who is eager to learn robotic paint application.

What you'll do:

· Promote and maintain a healthy, safe, and clean working environment.

· Monitor production vehicles during the paint process, ensuring the correct program and colour options are selected.

· Complete critical TPM and PM activities in line with agreed schedules and frequencies.

· Support Manufacturing Engineering with new colour developments.

· Driving continuous improvement of paint programmes to improve quality.

· Operate and maintain the 7-axis Durr rotary bell robots.

· Completion of autonomous maintenance tasks, to ensure for the efficient operation of the paint application robot cell (i.e., robot cleaning, rotary bells changes, robot cover changes etc.)

· Support the maintenance department with preventative maintenance tasks and breakdowns in the robot cell.

· Conduct and record daily checks of the system parameters (temperature, RH, paint ratios, production data, downdrafts change logs)

· Optimise quality and paint usage with brush file and programming changes.

· Support the investigation and resolution of paint defects relating to robotic application.

· Support production trials on the paint line.

· Escalate any quality issues to the Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineering

· Back up programmes and brush files

· Support the build of cars during EP, VP, Pilot and SOP phases.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

· Proficient with MS Excel, Word PowerPoint

· Logical thinker for problem solving.

· Out-going, pro-active team player

· Self -motivated driven to succeed.

· Positive ‘can do’ attitude, eye for detail, methodical, measured approach and a willingness to learn.

Desirable:

· HNC/ HND Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

· Lean Problem Solving, teach programming experience, 2K paint application, electrostatic paint application experience.

· Advanced MS Excel, Word PowerPoint skills

· Excellent knowledge of niche vehicle OEM automotive industries

· Excellent knowledge of electrostatic bell paint application and online/offline programming

What we offer:

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favourite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.

• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.

• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.

• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/