Mechatronics Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Hereford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our client’s team in the West Midlands to develop cutting-edge antenna positioning systems and bespoke electromechanical solutions for defence, government and commercial applications.

You’ll contribute from concept through prototype, testing, validation and production, with opportunities to work across engineering life cycles and collaborate with production and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with design tools and passing engineering reviews is preferred.
• Strong hands-on problem solving in harsh environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop electromechanical antenna positioning systems and customer-specific solutions.
• Support motor sizing, motion control and control system selection.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electromechanical design

Robotics

Automation systems

Motion control

Education

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

We are looking for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our engineering team in West Midlands, helping to develop cutting-edge antenna positioning systems and bespoke electromechanical solutions used across defence, government and commercial applications.

BASIC SALARY: up to £60,000

BENEFITS:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Profit Share Scheme
• All Employee Share Plan

LOCATION: Leominster

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Worcester, Hereford, Kidderminster, Ludlow, Ledbury, Stourport on Severn, Monmouth, Ross on Wye,

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechatronics Engineer - Antenna Systems, Defence

You’ll be involved throughout the entire engineering life cycle, from initial concept and design through to prototype development, testing, validation and production.

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you’ll:

• Develop innovative electromechanical antenna positioning systems and customer‑specific solutions
• Support motor sizing, motion control and control system selection
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
• Assist with software and GUI development for product control systems
• Build, test and validate prototypes
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support production testing, reliability activities and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production and commercial teams to deliver exceptional products

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechatronics Engineer - Antenna Systems, Defence

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, takes a hands‑on approach to engineering, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Experience with CAD packages such as SolidWorks would be beneficial, along with an engineering degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience within defence, military or other harsh‑environment applications would be an advantage, but it’s not essential.

You’ll likely have experience within:

• Mechatronics
• Electromechanical design
• Robotics
• Automation systems
• Motion control or control systems

This role is subject to successful completion of SC clearance prior to commencement.

THE COMPANY:

Established in 1938,we are a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of a range of rugged technology, including portable and industrial embedded computing, integrated computer systems, custom lithium battery packs, secure communication systems, antennas, and imaging technologies. Our focus is on providing highly reliable technology for use in harsh environments, where failure is not an option.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: AM18587, Wallace Hind Selection