Electro Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Technology Development Engineer to strengthen its R&D team. This role involves leading the development of advanced inkjet printing systems, requiring a solid foundation in mechatronics or mechanical engineering. With comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a collaborative environment, this position is ideal for innovative engineers eager to tackle hands-on challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including BUPA healthcare and dental cover

Support for career development

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work on multi-disciplinary systems combining mechanical, electronic, and software elements.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on prototyping skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ideation, rapid prototyping, and testing.
• Design and develop complex electromechanical systems—including print heads and ink systems.
• Collaborate across functions to support feasibility studies and technology handovers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Hands-on Prototyping

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering or Electronics

Job description

Job Description

Are you:

• Excited to work for an international, diverse company?
• Looking to grow your career in the innovative world of printing, coding, and marking?
• Experienced in mechatronics and enjoy solving hands-on engineering challenges?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Our technology plays a vital role across industries—from food and beverage to pharma and industrial—ensuring products are safe, traceable, and authentic.

We’re hiring a Technology Development Engineer with strong mechanical systems background to join our R&D team. You’ll contribute to the development of advanced inkjet printing systems, working from early concept through to validated prototypes.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support ideation, rapid prototyping, and testing.
• Design and develop complex electromechanical systems—including print heads and ink systems.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, and iterative product improvements.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges on prototype systems.
• Collaborate across functions to support feasibility studies and technology handovers.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree or HNC in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering or Electronics, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to work on multi-disciplinary systems combining mechanical, electronic, and software elements.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on prototyping skills.
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A self-starter eager to learn and grow within a collaborative engineering team.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive benefits, including BUPA healthcare, dental cover, SimplyHealth reimbursements, and enhanced parental leave.
• Support for career development and volunteering days.
• A global, inclusive culture that values your ideas and growth