Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Mechanical Design Engineer who can work effectively as part of an experienced engineering team.

The role will involve mechanical design of small retro-fit camera systems through to large industrial automation machinery.

Core Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs and schematics for industrial automation systems. Encompassing concepts, drawings and schematics within Solid Works under the guidance of the Design Team Lead.

• Complete pneumatic designs inclusive of concepts, drawings and schematics.

• Specify components for industrial automation systems.

• Create renders of machines and concepts for sales and marketing.

• Create drawings to all relevant worldwide Standards as directed by the Design Team Lead.

• Develop understanding of industrial automation and vision engineering.

• Work with the Design and Applications Engineering teams and deliver projects on time.

• Assist as required with hands-on mechanical build of systems.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation/special purpose machine design experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience using 3D CAD Software, preferably Solid Works.

• Educated to degree level preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (2.1 or above).

• A logical approach to problem solving.

• Well organised, ability to work to deadlines and a high attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload.

• Excellent interpersonal skills – both written and verbal.

• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of machine vision and vision system technology integration.

• Experience of rendering software (Blender, Visualize).

• Experience with 3D printing.

• Clean and full UK driving licence