Mechatronics Design Engineer

Balltec Engineered Solutions; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 hour week

8% pension

Job summary

Balltec Engineered Solutions designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for global energy sectors. The Mechatronics Design Engineer will lead electro-mechanical assemblies, specify control systems, and develop 3D models and drawings while supporting FAT/SAT and commissioning.

You will travel abroad for select work and collaborate across departments to ensure reliability. Degree in related engineering plus 5–8 years in electro-mechanical or industrial control systems is

Qualifications

• Experience designing electro-mechanical assemblies for industrial controls.
• Experience with PLCs, embedded controllers, I/O, sensors, actuators, HMIs.
• Mechanical design verification and tolerance checks.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead electro-mechanical assembly design within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Act as technical authority for electro-hydraulic tool control systems.
• Produce 3D models, manufacturing drawings and design calculations.
• Integrate sensors and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, CAN).
• Oversee FAT/SAT testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Deliver operator training, manuals and after-sales support.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Production, QA, Sales to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
• Contribute to R&D and bid technical solutions.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

PLC integration

Ladder logic

Mechanical component design

Cross-functional comms

Education

Degree in Mechatronics/Control/Electrical

Job description

Balltec designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the global renewable energy and oil and gas sectors. The engineering team creates technical solutions for the transfer of load in moorings, lifting components and subsea cable connections.

As a member company of Venterra Group, Balltec is working at the forefront of the global energy transition, supplying engineering solutions to the offshore wind and the emerging floating wind markets. As a company, Balltec is targeting significant growth to provide even more effective support for our clients in this industry.

The Mechatronics Design Engineer will work alongside other engineers and internal company personnel to engineer final design solutions, develop conceptual designs, support existing products and perform testing/analysis of new and existing products.

General Duties:

• Lead the design of electro-mechanical assemblies as part of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Act as the technical authority and design/specify control systems for electro-hydraulic tools, including PLCs, embedded controllers, I/O, sensors, actuators, and HMIs.
• Produce and maintain key system documentation: 3D models, manufacturing drawings and design calculations (P&IDs, schematics, control narratives, FDS, interface specs, I/O lists, and test procedures).
• Integrate and configure sensors and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, CAN).
• Oversee and support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of control systems.
• Deliver operator training, manuals, and after-sales support as required.
• Collaborate with other departments (Mechanical Design, Production, QA, Sales) to ensure effective communication, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Contribute to R&D activities, technical solutions for bids, and continuous product improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality, and HSE procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Degree or HND in Mechatronics, Control, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5–8 years’ experience in electro-mechanical or industrial control systems, preferably with electrohydraulic integration.
• Experience of basic controls system programming, ladder logic and sensor integration.
• Experience in mechanical design and verification (preferred).
• Hands‑on commissioning experience (FAT/SAT), with willingness to travel abroad for such work.
• Strong IT, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK (required).
• Full UK driving license (preferred, not required)

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in the design of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience of PLC integration and basic PLC programming.
• Experience in the design and verification of mechanical components.
• Excellent communications skills – must interface successfully with other engineers, non-technical personnel and with customers to define and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated initiative in solving challenging problems.

Other Benefits:

• 38 hour working week (averaged over 2 weeks) with alternate Fridays or every Friday afternoon off.
• 8% company pension contributions.

About Venterra Group:

Venterra Group is a dedicated wind energy services group at the forefront of driving the clean energy transition. Together, we engineer, build and support the operations of major wind developments around the world by providing specialist, technical and comprehensive services at every stage of the project lifecycle. Our vision is to become the global services champion and strategic partner supporting the wind industry’s rapid expansion.

At Venterra, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives make us stronger and help us achieve better outcomes. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.