Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop complex systems. The role involves supporting R&D, managing product development, and ensuring effective transition to production. Candidates should have a degree in Mechatronics Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in design engineering. Strong mechanical and electrical design knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience as a design engineer.
• Good understanding of electrical and electronic design.
• Experience in designing and developing complex electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the R&D department as a Mechatronics SME.
• Prepare proposals for product development including project plans.
• Lead and support FMEA activities.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Electrical design knowledge

Electro-Mechanical systems

New Product Development

Practical Engineering Skills

Education

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you an Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering and good electrical and electronic knowledge?

Do you want to work for an R&D business with in-house manufacturing capability and some of the most exciting products in the industry?

This could be the one for you!

Role

Our client is a well financed SME who develop complex electro-mechanical systems from their facility in West Yorkshire. The appointed Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer will undertake the design, development, and transition into production of new or modified products and processes in accordance with company procedures. You\'ll need to understand the technical design issues related to concept prototyping and full-scale manufacturing for a range of projects. As Mechatronics Engineer you will take a lead role in developing mechanical systems and contribute to the development of their electrical / electronic systems alongside their highly skilled engineers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Mechatronics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the work of the RD&D department
• Prepare proposals for product development including Project Plans, resource scheduling and costing
• Liaise with suppliers and lead development programmes with suppliers
• Support with the design, development and testing of electronic instrumentation
• Perform development activities to agreed timescales and costs
• Lead and / or support FMEA activity
• Source materials and components for prototype manufacture
• Collate data and technically report design and development activities
• Maintain technical documentation and reports
• Ensure the effective transition of development items into volume manufacture

Skills and Experience

• Degree equivalent in Mechatronics Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering preferred
• At least 10 years experience as a design engineer
• Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles
• A good understanding of electrical and electronic design
• Experience of New Product Development - NPD
• Practical Engineering Skills and Good Workshop Practice
• Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Design, R&D, Development

If this role could appeal please do apply now