Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechatronics)

Hunter Savage; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery design firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Project Engineer with a background in electrical or mechatronics engineering. This role combines design, hands-on commissioning, and project delivery across various sectors, offering competitive salary and long-term career development in a supportive engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Long-term career development and training opportunities

Supportive, high-performing engineering environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing, packaging, automation, or water industries.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting for PLC‑controlled systems.
• Understanding of electrical schematics and hands‑on installation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Liaise with customers to define specifications and technical requirements.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for machinery.

Skills

Strong background in machinery maintenance or engineering roles

Comfortable with control panel assembly

Experience with PLCs (fault‑finding/programming)

Technically curious with strong problem‑solving ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechatronics Background)

Description: We are hiring for our client, an established machinery design, automation, and control systems specialist, who are seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing team. Working across sectors such as Food & Beverage, Water & Wastewater, and wider automated processing, this Project Engineer role offers a strong blend of design, hands‑on commissioning, and project delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a practical, technical environment and be experienced in building control panels, fault‑finding and basic PLC work, and installing automated equipment such as conveyors, pelleting systems, and integrated machinery.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Project Engineer Job

1. Highly varied role covering design, panel build understanding, installation, and commissioning.
2. Exposure to multi-industry automation, including Food & Bev, Water, Pharma etc
3. Strong opportunities for technical development in PLCs, automation, and project management.

The Role:

• Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Liaise with customers to define specifications and technical requirements.
• Support design and integration of mechanical and electrical systems, including control panels.
• Review and prepare technical drawings, documentation, and schematics.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of automated systems, conveyors, palletising equipment, and associated machinery.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for machinery, PLC‑controlled systems, and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards.

The Person:

• HNC/HND (or higher) in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in machinery maintenance or engineering roles.
• Comfortable with control panel assembly, electrical schematics, and hands‑on installation.
• Experience with PLCs (fault‑finding/programming), pumps, motors, drives, and automation equipment.
• Technically curious with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in food processing, packaging, automation, or water industries.
• Mitsubishi PLC programming experience.
• Experience with commissioning, servo systems, flowmeters, loadcells, and automation sensors.
• 18th Edition or electrical installation background.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Long‑term career development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative automation projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive, high‑performing engineering environment.
  Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

  For further information and to apply for this Project Engineer position, please contact Dominic Heron. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage provides expert, confidential advice to support you in making the right long‑term career move. Salary is typically negotiable and listed as a guide based on your experience and expertise.

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