Electrical Mechanical Engineer

SmartSourcing plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Electrical Design Engineer to focus on designing robust systems for mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include integrating mechanical and electrical components, ensuring reliability and redundancy, and performing thorough analysis and testing. The ideal candidate will have expertise in CAD tools, an understanding of HVAC systems, and experience in high-stakes design contexts. This role offers opportunities for collaboration across various teams to meet stringent performance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD and FEA tools for mechanical and electrical design.
• Ability to design for reliability and redundancy in mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of thermal management and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated solutions for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Design for fail-safe operations and fault tolerance.
• Perform testing and validation of designs.

Skills

CAD Analysis Tools

Mechanical Enclosure Design

HVAC

Project Management

Job description

A Mechanical Electrical (ME) Design Engineer for mission‑critical product.

A Mechanical Electrical (ME) Design Engineer for mission‑critical product. Role is to design robust system for high‑stakes environment focusing on reliability, redundancy, and performance, blending mechanical (enclosures, thermal, structures) and electrical (power, control, distribution, HVAC) expertise, using CAD/FEA, adhering to strict codes, and collaborating across teams to ensure zero downtime and flawless operation from concept to production.

Core Responsibilities

• Integrated Design: Develop complete solutions, integrating mechanical components (chassis, cooling) with electrical systems (power supplies, controls) for seamless functionality.
• Reliability Redundancy: Design for fail‑safe operations, fault tolerance, and continuous availability, essential for mission‑critical uptime.
• Analysis Simulation: Perform structural (FEA), thermal, and electrical analysis to predict performance and prevent failures.
• Prototyping Testing: Create, test, and validate designs, ensuring they meet rigorous performance and environmental standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with systems, software, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Documentation: Produce detailed schematics, drawings, BOMs, and design specifications.

Key Skills Knowledge

• CAD Analysis Tools: Electrical – Power distribution, control systems, cable management, compliance with standards.
• Mechanical – Enclosure design, sheet metal, thermal management, structural integrity, DFM/DFA.
• HVAC.
• Mission‑Critical Context: Understanding of data centres, defence systems, or high‑availability infrastructure.
• Project Management: Risk management, budget control, timeline adherence.