Mechatronics Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of testing instrumentation in Manchester is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join their growing engineering team. The role involves designing and testing mechanical and electrical systems, along with integrating robotic systems into automated test equipment. Candidates should have an HNC or higher in Mechatronics or related fields and industrial experience in system design. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive salary and long-term career development opportunities within a forward-thinking organization focused on innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Support the integration of robotic systems into automated test equipment.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical hardware design

System design

2D and 3D CAD software

Robotics

Mechatronic systems

Education

HNC or higher in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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.