Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-financed SME in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mechanical design and a solid understanding of electrical and electronic systems. As part of the R&D department, you will lead the design and development of innovative products, ensuring a smooth transition into production. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a design engineer.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles.
• A good understanding of electrical and electronic design.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Mechatronics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support R&D.
• Prepare proposals for product development including plans and costing.
• Liaise with suppliers and lead development programs with suppliers.
• Support design, development, and testing of electronic instrumentation.
• Ensure effective transition of development items into volume manufacture.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Electrical design knowledge

Electronic design understanding

Control systems knowledge

Mechatronics expertise

Project management

FMEA

Education

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

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!

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.

Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer – Role and Responsibilities – Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Mechatronics

• 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

Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer Skills and Experience – Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Mechatronics

• 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!