Mechatronics Engineer

Steatite Limited; Leominster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Scheme

Employee Share Scheme after 12 months

Job summary

Steatite Limited in Leominster, Herefordshire, is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join the engineering team. You will develop advanced antenna positioning systems, collaborating with RF, Mechanical, Electronic and Software engineers, and with Production and Commercial functions to deliver reliable solutions.

The role involves motor sizing, design reviews and supporting production testing, with a site-based, full-time arrangement. Defence and harsh environments experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience within electromechanical design, robotics or automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A hands‑on and flexible approach to engineering.
• An Engineering degree, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead motor sizing, control system selection and supporting design activities.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering documentation.
• Support software and GUI development for product control systems.
• Undertake prototype assembly, testing and validation.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change processes.
• Support production testing and reliability documentation.
• Work collaboratively across Engineering, Production and Commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and company quality standards.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Robotics

Automation systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree / apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Leominster, Herefordshire - Site Based/Full Time

Join Steatite – Engineering Technology for Extreme Environments

At Steatite, we design, manufacture and supply specialist technology solutions that operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, our products support defence, security, transport, scientific and industrial applications globally.

We are now looking for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Leominster, supporting the development of advanced antenna positioner systems used across defence, government and commercial sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for electromechanical design, robotics or automation systems who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to production.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will provide both electronic and mechanical engineering expertise to support the development of new antenna positioning systems and bespoke customer solutions.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including RF, Mechanical, Electronic and Software Engineers, whilst also collaborating with Production, Commercial and Sales functions to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead motor sizing, control system selection and supporting design activities
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering documentation
• Support software and GUI development for product control systems
• Undertake prototype assembly, testing and validation
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change processes
• Support production testing and reliability documentation
• Work collaboratively across Engineering, Production and Commercial teams
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and company quality standards

What We Are Looking For

You will ideally have:

• Experience within electromechanical design, robotics or automation systems
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A hands‑on and flexible approach to engineering
• An Engineering degree, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
• Eligibility for SC Clearance

Experience within defence, harsh environments or military applications would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Steatite?

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Westfield Healthcare Scheme including:
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV Scheme
• Employee Share Scheme after 12 months

Interested?

If you are looking to join an innovative engineering business where you can contribute to cutting‑edge technology solutions and work on exciting real‑world applications, we would love to hear from you.