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Robotics Lab Engineer £350 per day Inside IR35 (Umbrella engagement) Cambridgeshire - 5 days a week on site (Some flex) 6 months initial - potential extension A leading technology company is seeking a Robotics Lab Engineer to support the development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms. This position involves hands on lab-based work with physical hardware and automation systems to generate and validate large-scale image datasets. Role Focus Operate and develop lab automation systems, including robotic hands, lighting rigs and capture devices.Design and execute data capture and validation protocols to produce image datasets under diverse lighting and motion conditions.Translate dataset requirements into automated test routines and experimental setups. Required Skills & Experience Education: Engineering degree (Robotics, Mechanical or related).Master's degree with 3+ years' industry experience preferred. Technical Expertise: Strong Python programming (3+ years of hands-on experience).ROS (Robot Operating System) framework experience.CI/CD pipeline knowledge.Solid understanding of 3D geometry and autonomous robotics development. Preferred Backgrounds: Robotics or mechanical engineering labs.Data capture or validation labs.Hardware QA engineering or robotics testing.Experience within large-scale technology environments is advantageous. Ideal Candidate: A technically creative engineer who thrives in a hands-on robotics environment, capable of turning experimental requirements into practical, automated solutions that enable the next generation of health-based machine learning featur