Occasional travel may be required. This role requires an early/late 2 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Commission and integrate new robotic hardware into production.
• Develop and optimise automated synthesis workflows.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on chemistry platforms and lab instruments.
• Use MaintainX to log faults, schedule work, and track asset health.
• Create and contribute to Engineering Operations SOPs.

Operational & Cross-Functional

• Ensure consistent maintenance standards across Chemify sites.
• Collaborate with chemists, automation engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, platform reliability, and uptime.
• Support service delivery by minimising downtime and improving response times.
• Contribute to wider company initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ Level 34 with 2+ years post-apprenticeship experience or BSc/equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, or robotics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn.

Essential Experience

Candidates must have experience in at least one of:

• Organic chemistry or synthetic lab work.
• Maintenance of scientific/industrial instrumentation.
• Robotics (mechanical, fluidic, pneumatic, or electromechanical).
• Test and validation programme execution.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Troubleshooting of automated or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of lab safety and documentation best practices.
• Ability to work to performance targets.
• Customer-service mindset with a proactive approach.
• Interest in automation technologies and continuous improvement.