Mechatronics Engineer: From CAD to PCB & Code on Live Line

Rubicon Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential Employee Ownership Trust (Eo

Holiday rising to 25 days with service

Bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to take machinery from initial CAD models through PCB design and microcontroller code to live commissioning on a customer line.

You will produce 3D models and BOMs, select pneumatic systems, and integrate sensors and actuators. Proficient CAD, PCB experience, and C/C++ fundamentals are essential, with UK driving license preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Confident use of 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or Fusion 360.
• A good understanding of pneumatics, linear motion, drives, sensors and actuators.
• Experience with PCB design, electronics or microcontroller-based systems, with solid programming fundamentals (C/C++ desirable).
• Experience in special-purpose machinery, automation or OEM machinery is desirable, with food processing or stainless steel machine design a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop established machine designs to meet specific customer and application requirements.
• Produce 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials for frames, guarding, nozzles, manifolds and product handling assemblies.
• Select and integrate pneumatic systems, linear motion, drives, sensors and actuators.
• Design PCBs and write, modify and debug microcontroller software for machine functions.
• Support machine build, trials, factory testing and commissioning, including occasional site visits for installation and troubleshooting.
• Ensure designs meet machinery safety requirements and relevant industry standards.

Skills

3D CAD

PCB design

MCU programming (C/C++)

Pneumatics & motion

Sensors & actuators integration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to take machinery from initial CAD models through PCB design and microcontroller code to live commissioning on a customer line.

You will produce 3D models and BOMs, select pneumatic systems, and integrate sensors and actuators. Proficient CAD, PCB experience, and C/C++ fundamentals are essential, with UK driving license preferred.