About AUAR

Automated Architecture (AUAR) – ‘our’ for short – is a mission-led tech start-up using automation to accelerate the mass adoption of timber in construction. We’re on a mission to make homes better for people and the planet.

Whilst timber is widely accepted as the preferred material for quality, sustainable homes, adoption has generally been slow as home-builders struggle to make it viable. That’s because the industry continues to use traditional construction methods with very little technology or automation.

So we’ve gone back to basics and designed a new timber-based building system with automation in mind. Our system is robotically manufactured, saving time and money for homebuilders.

About the role

As Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of our robotic hardware which is centred around industrial robots that machine and assemble timber components. You will report to and work closely with the VP of Engineering to develop new and existing capabilities in line with the development roadmap. Your role will be wide-ranging including elements of research, procurement, testing, commissioning and documenting. You will work with other teams across AUAR including the building system team to ensure automation capabilities are optimised by the system and the delivery team to program and maintain the robots and equipment.

This is a key role in the development or AUAR’s automation capability and pivotal to the success of the business.

Specifically, you’ll be responsible for:

• Plan, design, procure, and implement hardware for our Micro-Factory product.
• Assist with product BOM, costings, deployment schedules, and planned maintenance.
• Recommend, develop, and implement enhancements and improvements to existing robotic capabilities
• Develop new robotic capabilities such as tooling for robots and other automation processes.
• Conduct research and development of novel robotic and manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to general product vision and development within the company.
• Work with our operations team to effectively deliver and commission Micro-Factory equipment (including design development, procurement, lead times, and installation times).
• Develop manuals and information tools to assist remote Micro-Factory teams in deploying and troubleshooting AUAR systems.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized workshop space.