Mechatronics Engineer

White Recruitment Construction; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to support product development in a hands-on role. You will design and test mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems while integrating robotic solutions into equipment. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Mechatronics or similar, along with experience in mechanical design and CAD software like SolidWorks. This permanent full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for long-term career development within a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Industrial experience in mechanical hardware and system design is essential.
• Competence in 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with mechatronic or robotic systems is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems for test instrumentation.
• Support integration of robotic systems into automated test equipment.
• Work closely with engineering team for production transfer of new products.

Skills

Industrial experience in mechanical hardware and system design

Competent using 2D and 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks

Experience with mechatronic or robotic systems

Education

HNC or higher in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Job description

Mechatronics Engineer

A market-leading manufacturer of advanced testing and measurement instrumentation is looking to recruit a Mechatronics Engineer to support an ambitious new product development programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a hands‑on role in designing and delivering innovative test systems.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Long‑term career development within a growing business

The Role

• Design, prototype, and test mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems for test instrumentation
• Support the integration of robotic systems into automated test equipment
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the engineering team to transfer new products into production
• Identify and implement design improvements to reduce cost and improve performance

The Person

• HNC or higher in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• Industrial experience in mechanical hardware and system design
• Competent using 2D and 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
• Experience with mechatronic or robotic systems highly advantageous
• Knowledge of electronics, firmware, software, or scientific instrumentation beneficial
• Eligible to work and live in the UK

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging products within a forward‑thinking engineering organisation focused on innovation and growth.