Mechatronics Design Engineer – Offshore Controls

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 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