Mechatronics Engineer

Location: Gaydon

Mechatronics Engineer - £35.80/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (maternity cover)

Overview
Our premium brand automotive client is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics, automation, and tooling technologies within the automotive sector.

Responsibilities
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will:

Design, analyze, modify, and integrate robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment and tooling.
Develop, implement, and test preventative maintenance plans, as well as interim solutions for damaged or unsafe equipment and tooling.
Investigate and document engineering changes while controlling equipment and tooling configurations in line with standard operating procedures.
Recommend and implement equipment reliability improvements using reliability engineering principles.
Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight, while coaching and delegating work to junior professionals.
Address and resolve complex and challenging technical problems.

Qualifications
Essential:

Degree in Engineering or other STEM subjects.
Practical experience in building verification and validation rigs for formal approval/sign-off.
Proficiency in SysML and MATLAB/Simulink for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Experience in network architecture design and communication networks.
Strong understanding of requirements definition and interface documentation for solution development and acceptance.
Proven ability to resolve complex issues across various functional commodities for testing.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering principles to diverse audiences.
Positive attitude and willingness to engage in tasks across the System Engineering lifecycle.
Ability to challenge existing thinking constructively while building credibility and trust.

Desirable:

Degree in System or Mechanical Engineering.
Analytical skills to solve technical problems pragmatically.
Experience in building and managing relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, TRM, CATIA Magic System of Systems (MSOSA).
Automotive industry experience, particularly with safety-critical systems.
Knowledge of tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Git Lab.

Education:

Minimum:
Degree in Electronics or Systems Engineering.
Preferred:
Experience in complex electronics rig builds.

Day-to-Day

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions.
Build and test verification and validation rigs to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
Analyze and resolve technical challenges, ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment and tooling.
Document engineering changes and maintain configuration control.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a premium automotive brand on cutting-edge technologies.
Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Additional Information

Contract Duration: 8 months (maternity cover).
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35.The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport, and Aerospace sectors