Mechatronics Design Engineer

Balltec Engineered Solutions; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 hour week (avg over 2 weeks)

8% pension contributions

Job summary

Balltec Engineered Solutions designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in renewables and the oil and gas sectors. The role leads electro-mechanical assemblies and acts as the technical authority for electro-hydraulic tools.

You will produce 3D models and drawings, integrate sensors and communications protocols, and support FAT/SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in engineering; 5–8 years electro-mechanical/industrial control experience.
• Experience with electro-hydraulic integration and basic controls programming.
• Hands-on FAT/SAT commissioning; willing to travel abroad.
• Right to work in the UK; driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electro-mechanical assemblies within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Specify control systems for electro-hydraulic tools, including PLCs and HMIs.
• Produce 3D models, drawings and design calculations (P&IDs, schematics, I/O lists).
• Integrate sensors and protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, CAN).
• Oversee FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting and optimisation of control systems.
• Provide operator training, manuals, and after-sales support.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Production, QA and Sales; support bids.
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE procedures.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

PLC integration

PLC programming basics

Sensor integration

FAT/SAT commissioning

Communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechatronics/Control/Electrical Eng

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.

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 licence (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.

Venterra Group are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra Group to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.