Mechanical Design Engineer: Robotic In-Line Inspection

pipecaregroup; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

PipeCare Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in the United Arab Emirates. You will design inline inspection tools and robotic systems from concept through production release, and perform FEM/CAE analyses to validate performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include component/material selection, creating drawings and BOMs, and supporting prototype testing, qualification, and production startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical and/or robotic system design using SOLIDWORKS.
• Strong experience in ANSYS for structural, thermal, and mechanical analyses.
• Experience in pigging tools, pipeline inspection crawlers, robotic inspection mechanisms, and in‑pipe mobility systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design inline inspection tools and robotic systems from concept through detailed design and production release.
• Conduct analyses using FEM/CAE tools (including ANSYS) to validate performance, strength, and reliability.
• Execute component and material selection based on mechanical performance, environmental conditions, and lifecycle requirements.
• Develop complete engineering documentation including manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support prototype fabrication, functional testing, qualification, and iterative design improvements.
• Define and prepare assembly procedures and maintenance documentation.
• Support production startup, root‑cause failure analysis, and continuous design optimization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEM/CAE

ANSYS

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

ANSYS

BOM preparation

Job description

PipeCare Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in the United Arab Emirates. You will design inline inspection tools and robotic systems from concept through production release, and perform FEM/CAE analyses to validate performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include component/material selection, creating drawings and BOMs, and supporting prototype testing, qualification, and production startup.