Mechatronics Engineer

VERTECH GROUP (UK) LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VERTECH GROUP (UK) LTD in Derby is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to develop automated equipment for advanced engineering applications. This role blends electrical engineering, controls and software, taking projects from concept through to build, integration, testing and commissioning.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree and have hands-on experience with motors, drives, sensors and embedded controllers, plus Python or C/C++ programming skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors and embedded controllers.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using KiCad, Altium or similar.
• Programming experience using Python, C or C++.
• Hands-on experience building, wiring, testing or commissioning hardware.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking projects from initial design and development through to build, integration, testing and commissioning.
• Work across electrical, controls and software to deliver automated equipment for advanced engineering applications.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Fault finding

Embedded controllers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

KiCad

Altium

Job description

Mechatronics Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: £38K - £45K + Benefits

Mechatronics Engineer required by a growing specialist business developing innovative automated equipment and technology for a range of advanced engineering applications!

This is a varied, challenging Mechatronics Engineer role combining electrical engineering, controls and software, taking projects from initial design and development through to build, integration, testing and commissioning.

Essential:

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Practical experience with motors, drives, sensors and embedded controllers
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using KiCad, Altium or similar
• Programming experience using Python, C or C++
• Hands-on experience building, wiring, testing or commissioning hardware
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with motion control, PLCs, industrial control systems, mechanical CAD or embedded Linux would be advantageous but is not essential

Tremendous opportunity for a Mechatronics Engineer looking for career progression in a friendly, collaborative environment with ongoing training where you'll be able to develop your knowledge of the latest mechatronics, control and automation technologies!