Mechatronics Engineer (Aberdeenshire)

Steerenergy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement plus 8-10

Private healthcare coverage

Company pension

Job summary

Steer Energy in Aberdeenshire is hiring a Product Engineer to work on conception through delivery of projects at our Oldmeldrum site. You will design components, create assemblies, and develop control hardware and software for production products.

The role involves testing, documentation, and interaction with machinists, fabricators, and field trials to drive design iteration and certification readiness. A solid engineering degree and CAD proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Strong CAD skills with 3D modeling and production drawings.
• Hands-on workshop experience building and testing prototypes.
• Experience with electromechanical systems and control hardware.
• Ability to read schematics and contribute to embedded software tests.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and 2D drawings using CAD.
• Create electrical control assemblies and BOMs.
• Integrate electromechanical systems and test performance.
• Develop control software for test and production use.
• Plan workshop testing and drive design iterations.
• Write technical reports and pursue certification activities.

Skills

Design for manufacture

Prototype testing

Mechanical assembly

Embedded software testing

C/C++ familiarity

Python familiarity

Written communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

At Steer Energy, we are passionate about understanding our clients' challenges and providing solutions that solve them.

Our proven track record is built on working with national and international clients operating across a range of sectors, including gas, electricity, low-carbon, water, medical, and nuclear.

To support our work, we are seeking to recruit a Product Engineer based at our Oldmeldrum site in Aberdeenshire.

The Role

The role requires working within a growing, dynamic unit to complete a range of projects. As part of this group, the successful candidate will be involved in all stages of our projects from conception to delivery, including planning, researching, developing concepts, engineering, and preparing and carrying out testing and qualification.

An example of previous work can be found here:

The core activities for this role include:

• Designing mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms using CAD - generating 3D models and 2D production drawings
• Designing electrical control assemblies, producing electrical schematics, selection of components and producing bills of materials.
• Integrating and commissioning electromechanical systems - working with actuators, servo drives, sensors, and control hardware to achieve reliable system performance
• Development of software for control, test and measurement systems in the workshop and for production products
• Selecting appropriate materials, etc., for the operating environment
• Building, assembling, and troubleshooting prototype hardware and software in the workshop
• Planning and executing workshop testing – function testing, load testing, sealing, fatigue, and environmental performance
• Supporting field trials and gathering feedback to drive design iteration
• Writing clear technical documentation - test reports, risk assessments, method statements, and customer-facing content
• Supporting product certification and compliance activities (e.g. UKCA, CE marking)
• Designing for manufacture - working with machinists and fabricators to produce parts

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline - or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong CAD proficiency - experienced in generating 3D models and 2D production drawings (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Practical hands-on skills - comfortable building, assembling, and modifying prototype hardware in a workshop environment
• Experience selecting and applying materials, seals, and mechanical fixings appropriate to the application
• Experience working with electromechanical systems — actuators, servo or stepper drives, sensors, and associated control hardware
• Ability to read electrical schematics and contribute to embedded software testing and iteration (experience with C/C++, Python, or similar platforms is an advantage)
• Ability to design for manufacture and communicate effectively with external machinists and fabricators
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing

Our Way of Working

To be considered for this role, you should be able to demonstrate that you can reflect Steer Energy’s core values:

• Driven by technical excellence with strong attention to detail
• Happy to work as a team, but confident in driving your own productivity
• Always looking for opportunities for personal and professional improvement
• Comfortable with challenges and able to express yourself constructively when challenged
• Positive and proactive in your approach to achieving solutions, viewing being wrong as an opportunity to advance your knowledge

By developing people who know their purpose and value, we avoid being a company that focuses purely on a spreadsheet or “the bottom line”.

As a member of the Steer Energy team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience and expertise
• Clear career progression and opportunities for development
• 25 days of holiday entitlement per year, plus 8 bank holidays
• Private healthcare coverage and company pension

Steer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion.