Electro- Mechanical Design Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Design Development Engineer to innovate technologies for aquaculture. This role entails managing product development from concept to prototype, fostering a collaborative environment while optimizing system performance. Expertise in mechanical and electrical systems integration is crucial.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechatronics or related field.
• 3-5 years of development experience in electro-mechanical products.
• Strong prototyping and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of electro-mechanical technologies.
• Produce CAD models and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Design

Electronics Integration

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Role: Electro-Mechanical Design Development Engineer

Location: Dundee

Onsite: 3-4x days per week

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday - Friday)

About the role:

We're seeking a creative and hands-on Advanced Development Engineer with a strong background in electro-mechanical systems to lead the design and development of innovative technologies for next-generation aquaculture solutions. This role involves working at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics integration, and systems engineering.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end development of innovative electro-mechanical technologies, focusing on concept development, design, and high-quality functional prototyping.
• Operating independently and proactively, while aligning with strategic goals and engineering leadership.
• Building and testing physical prototypes to evaluate performance, validate ideas, and guide design iterations.
• Applying design principles and prototype manufacturing techniques, including fabrication, plastic molding, machining (metal and plastic), and rapid prototyping.
• Producing CAD models, technical drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks, where required.
• Conducting design analyses to ensure performance, cost-efficiency, and safety compliance.
• Collaborating with software, mechanical, and electrical teams to optimize system performance.
• Contributing technical insights to proposals and product planning.
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

Required skills and experience:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience developing electro-mechanical products from concept to prototype.
• Proven ability to independently manage product development cycles, including prototyping and iteration.
• Practical experience with mechanical design for systems incorporating electronics, sensors, actuators, or control modules.
• Strong prototyping and troubleshooting skills, with experience building and refining integrated systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, CNC machining, cabling/harnessing, and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with design for assembly, environmental sealing, EMI considerations, and electrical-mechanical interfaces.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to effectively convey ideas across interdisciplinary teams.

How to apply:

Please send your CV to the contact provided below.

People Source Consulting Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. They specialize in technology recruitment across various niche markets including IT, digital marketing, project management, SAP, electronics, air traffic management, consultancy, manufacturing, telecoms, public sector, healthcare, finance, and oil & gas.