Graduate / Junior Mechatronics Engineer

STEM Solutions; Lewes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to design, assemble and program robotic automation tools for critical infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on production automation, hardware/software integration, and ongoing product improvements, with opportunities to grow across design, manufacturing and software domains.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Mech Eng, Product Design or similar.
• 3D CAD and prototyping experience with design-to-build mindset.
• Electronics & hardware skills: Raspberry Pi, STM32; PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Production & automation: assemble high-precision hardware and design robotic tooling.
• Product improvement: refine core designs from production feedback.
• Growth & development: upskill across design, manufacturing, electronics and software.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electronics

Mechanical Eng

Product Design

3D CAD

Prototyping

Fusion 360

Onshape

SolidWorks

PCB design

Python

Embedded C

Web/Cloud

Git

MQTT

IoT

Kalman Filters

Data viz

Education

Mechatronics degree

Electronics degree

Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

Fusion 360

Onshape

SolidWorks

CNC/CAM

3D printing

Job description

The employer is a fast-growing, high-tech spinout company pioneering technology for critical infrastructure projects. Operating with a strong startup ethos, the company rapidly turns ideas into world-class hardware and software products.

Candidate Profile

This role is tailored for a mechatronics-minded individual with a genuine passion for engineering and a proven track record of self-directed side projects. The ideal applicant will likely be a recent graduate in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field. Candidates who have further developed their skills through compelling personal projects, open-source contributions, or practical hardware/software build skills are encouraged to apply.

Core Responsibilities

• Production & Automation: Assembling high-precision mechanical/electronic hardware; designing and programming robotic automations, tools, and jigs to optimize workshop efficiency.
• Product Improvement: Refining core designs based on production feedback and occasional field visits to observe end‑user interactions.
• Growth & Development: Upskilling across design, manufacturing, electronics, and software, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility.

Key Skills & Interests (Knowledge in any is a plus)

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechancial Engineering, Product Design or similar.
• 3D CAD & Prototyping: Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks, CNC/CAM, 3D printing.
• Electronics & Hardware: Raspberry Pi, STM32, Control Systems, PCB design.
• Software & Cloud: Python, Embedded C, Web/Cloud, DevOps, Git, MQTT, IoT.
• Data & Maths: Data visualisation, telemetry, Kalman Filters, Statistics