Advanced Electro- Mechanical Development Engineer

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Death in service at 4 x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave policies

Birthday day off

Bereavement and sick leave

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social breakfasts, lunches and

Job summary

Cortech is seeking an Advanced Electro-Mechanical Development Engineer in Dundee, UK. The role focuses on leading electro‑mechanical system design and hands‑on prototyping for next‑generation aquaculture solutions. Hybrid work is allowed with 3 days in the office.

You’ll own early‑stage development, from concept generation through to near‑production prototypes, collaborating across mechanical, electronics and software teams to deliver tangible, field‑ready technology.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechatronics, electro‑mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in electro‑mechanical product development from concept to prototype.
• Ability to own end‑to‑end development lifecycle including concept, prototyping and iteration.
• Experience with electronics integration, sensors, actuators or control modules.
• Strong prototyping and troubleshooting in lab or field environments.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, plastics, CNC, cabling and rapid prototyping methods.
• Design for assembly, environmental sealing, EMI considerations and interface design.
• Clear communication and documentation across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of electro‑mechanical technologies from concept to prototype.
• Work autonomously while aligning with engineering leadership.
• Build and test high quality physical prototypes to evaluate performance.
• Create CAD models, drawings and documentation (SolidWorks) for production readiness.
• Perform design analysis to meet performance, cost and safety targets.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical and electrical teams on system performance.
• Contribute technical insights to proposals and product planning.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electro-Mechanical

Mechanical Engineering

Prototype development

Design for assembly

CAD SolidWorks

EMI considerations

Prototyping

Documentation

Cross-functional

Education

Degree in Mechatronics or related

Tools

SolidWorks

EMI testing

Job description

Role: Advanced Electro- Mechanical Development Engineer

Location: Dundee, UK (Hybrid permitted 3 days in office)

Salary: up to £60,000 approx.

Working hours: 37.5 per week

**** This role is exclusive to Cortech ****

About the role:

We’re looking for a creative and hands‑on Advanced Development Engineer with a strong background in electro‑mechanical systems to lead the design and development of breakthrough technologies for next‑generation aquaculture solutions. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics integration, and real‑world systems engineering.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for owning early‑stage development—from interpreting requirements and generating system concepts to delivering near‑production‑level prototypes ready for field testing. You'll operate independently in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment where your ability to think holistically and build practically will directly shape the future of sustainable food production.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the end‑to‑end development of innovative technologies, with a focus on concept generation, electro‑mechanical design, and high quality functional prototyping.
• Operating independently and proactively in a highly autonomous role, while maintaining alignment with strategic goals and engineering leadership.
• Building and testing high quality physical prototypes to evaluate performance, validate ideas, and inform design iterations.
• Applying a strong grasp of design principles and prototype manufacturing techniques across fabrication, plastic fabrication, machining (metal and plastic) and rapid prototyping.
• Where required, ideally you will be able to produce CAD models, technical drawings, and supporting documentation using SolidWorks CAD.
• Conducting design analysis, to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and safety targets.
• Collaborating with software, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure overall system performance.
• Contributing technical insight to proposals and product planning discussions.
• Sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The skills and experience you need:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience developing electro‑mechanical products, from early concepts to near‑production prototypes.
• Proven ability to independently own product development lifecycles, including concept generation, prototyping, and iteration.
• Practical experience with mechanical design for systems incorporating electronics, sensors, actuators, or control modules.
• Strong prototyping and troubleshooting skills—comfortable building and refining integrated systems in the lab or field.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, plastic moulding, CNC machining, cabling/harnessing and rapid prototyping technologies.
• Experience with design for assembly, environmental sealing, EMI considerations, and electrical‑mechanical interface design.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas across interdisciplinary teams.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Death in service at 4 x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Birthday day off
• Paid bereavement and sick leave
• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social breakfasts, lunches and team events