Mechatronics Engineer — Rapid Problem-Solver for Smart Appliances

Ooni; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare (Bupa)

Product discounts and annual spending

35 days PTO + sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer days

Job summary

Ooni is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer for the Tooling and Systems team in Scotland. The role is on-site at Broxburn, requiring an autonomous, project-spanning mindset to lead investigations and rapid problem solving across product lines.

You will combine mechanical and electrical expertise to diagnose, test and iterate robust solutions, liaising with design engineers and cross-functional partners globally.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related electro-mechanical discipline.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of consumer appliances with integrated electronics; knowledge of schematics, PCBs, motors, and embedded protocols (I2C, SPI).
• Solid baseline knowledge of electrical compliance and safety standards for consumer electronics/home appliances.
• Proven track record in fast-paced consumer goods environments focused on problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication to clearly explain engineering challenges to local and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to technical resource for the Tooling and Systems team across product delivery projects.
• Lead deep-dive investigations into technical issues or prototype failures, diagnosing defects across mechanical, electrical and motor systems.
• Collaborate with Product Design Engineers to implement robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with effective bandwidth planning.
• Translate data and test observations into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to standard setting by capturing root-cause data to improve processes.
• Embrace a rapid testing and iteration mindset to find optimal solutions.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical expertise

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

System thinking

Education

Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Solidworks

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Ooni is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer for the Tooling and Systems team in Scotland. The role is on-site at Broxburn, requiring an autonomous, project-spanning mindset to lead investigations and rapid problem solving across product lines.

You will combine mechanical and electrical expertise to diagnose, test and iterate robust solutions, liaising with design engineers and cross-functional partners globally.