Electromechanical Design Engineer

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Based on experience
• Position Type: Full Time
• Posted On: 14/08/2026

Altertek Ltd are seeking an experienced Electromechanical Design Engineer who wants to make a visible impact in a growing engineering business. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, electronic and production teams to design practical, robust and manufacturable products that support electrification, energy storage, clean transport and other advanced technology sectors.

• Take ownership of mechanical layouts, electrical integration, packaging concepts and system architecture.
• Produce 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and documentation suitable for manufacture, assembly and inspection.
• Design high-voltage and high-current interfaces between cells, busbars, contractors, fuses, connectors, PCBs, wiring looms and other electrical components.
• Work with the hardware engineering team to select suitable electrical and electronic components.
• Work with customers to understand system requirements and ensure battery and charger systems integrate effectively into their products or applications.
• Interpret customer specifications, industry standards and internal requirements to produce safe and compliant designs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of cell packaging, cell mounting, welding, bonding and interconnection techniques.
• Support prototype builds, hands-on assembly, testing, fault-finding and design iteration.
• Work with production teams to ensure designs are practical to manufacture, assemble, inspect, test and maintain.
• Carry out internal mechanical checks and testing against product requirements and specifications.
• Liaise with external suppliers and test houses for specialist manufacturing processes, prototyping, machining, fabrication and mechanical testing.
• Review and approve drawings, designs and technical documentation produced by others.
• Ensure appropriate consideration is given to mechanical safety, electrical safety, thermal behaviour, serviceability, durability and manufacturability.

• At least 5 years’ industry experience in electromechanical design, or at least 5 years’ mechanical design experience with a strong demonstrable understanding of electrical concepts.
• Experience designing industrial or high-technology products intended for real-world manufacture and use.
• Proficient in modern 3D CAD software, ideally Solid Works.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings, assemblies, BOMs and controlled engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of engineering drawing standards and best practice, such as BS 8888.
• Strong knowledge of design for manufacture, design for assembly, design for serviceability and design for maintainability.
• Good understanding of material properties, material selection, manufacturing processes and finishing methods.
• Ability to research and evaluate materials, components, suppliers and manufacturing techniques.
• Working knowledge of wiring looms, cable routing, termination methods, connector selection and wiring assembly principles.
• Practical workshop capability, with the ability to assemble, inspect, modify and test mechanical designs and prototypes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a mixed-discipline engineering team.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, battery modules or battery systems.
• Experience designing products involving high voltage, high current, thermal…