Mechanical Engineer

Smiths Interconnect; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Interconnect is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Dundee. The position involves mechanical design, feasibility studies, and supporting sales efforts for RF components. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Innovative and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
• Proficient in CAD and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and analyses of RF components.
• Conduct feasibility studies on designs.
• Support sales in addressing new opportunities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical design

Technical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

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The Engineering function is responsible for all engineering activities within a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design, and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards, and procedures in all engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design (CAD) and analyses (FEA), of RF components, sub-systems, and equipment. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Supports sales, where appropriate in addressing new business opportunities
• Participates in new process development, qualification, and optimization

Job Description

The Engineering function is responsible for all engineering activities within a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design, and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards, and procedures in all engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design (CAD) and analyses (FEA), of RF components, sub-systems, and equipment. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Supports sales, where appropriate in addressing new business opportunities
• Participates in new process development, qualification, and optimization

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Professional certification preferred).
• 1+ years of relevant engineering experience (or significant hands-on experience in lieu of degree).
• Proficiency with technical standards, FEA tools, and mechanical CAD software.
• Developing professional expertise with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

Impact: Planning and Decision Making

• Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.

Scope and Complexity

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Follows established procedures.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

Liaisons

• Primarily internal company contacts.
• Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

Health, Safety and Environment Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals.
• Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.
• Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities. Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.

Additional Information

Why Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
• Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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