Senior Mechanical Engineer 12 Months FTC

Cogito; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Pension support and savings options

35 days total leave (including public‑

Gym membership and salary sacrifice

Job summary

ASMPT in Weymouth is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month FTC. You will concept and deliver mechanical designs for SMT printing systems, leading cross-functional projects in a dynamic R&D environment.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and experience with CAD/PLM tools. You will contribute to safety, sustainability, and scalable solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Chartered Engineer with mid-level to senior experience.
• Experience with design and assembly of manufacturing processes and tolerances.
• Knowledge of CREO, Windchill, NX CAD and PLM systems.
• Familiarity with BS8888 and ISO8015 is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical designs for SMT printing machines and modules.
• Conduct analyses and risk assessments for complex projects.
• Define project requirements and lead investigations to meet goals.
• Prepare documentation, reports, drawings and specifications for complex tasks.
• Lead meetings, share information, and mentor colleagues.
• Ensure safety, sustainability and maintainability in design solutions.

Skills

Dynamic mechanical systems

Mechatronic systems knowledge

Safety and sustainability awareness

CPD commitment

Education

Master’s Degree in a technical discipline (Level 7)

Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6)

Chartered Engineer

Tools

CREO

Windchill

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

SAP (Desirable)

FEA analysis (Desirable)

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer 12 Months FTC

The ASMPT team is looking to fill the above position immediately:

Join us where we’re enabling the digital world to realise the incredible potential, and we’ll support you to realise yours too.

Our technology powers EVERYTHING with a digital component: we produce innovative equipment that enables the world’s biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We also enjoy a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale.

While we have offices – and career opportunities - around the world, the real magic happens at our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth, where our people are quietly but confidently working to enable and evolve digitisation on a global scale.

They enjoy challenge and opportunity in equal measure, sharpen their skills and knowledge, be exposed to multiple disciplines, and experiment at the cutting edge. The teams get to do it all in an environment where we put people first, are collaborative and friendly, and everyone enjoys living and working in a location that offers the best of city, country, and coast.

We think you will like it too.

The Role:

As the range of projects that we work on grow, so does our team! We are currently looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our R&D department at our coastal office in Weymouth. Do you love working in a fun, forward-thinking environment? Then join us at ASMPT! In this role will, you will conceptualise and deliver the mechanical design of SMT printing machines and the associated modules.

You Will:

• Develop new designs, processes or systems based on new or evolving technology.
• Carry out complex and/or nonstandard technical analyses.
• Conducting technical risk analysis and identify mitigation measures.
• Take an active role in the identification and definition of project requirements, problems, and opportunities.
• Identify the appropriate investigations and research needed to undertake the design, development and analysis required to complete an engineering task and conduct these activities effectively.
• Implementing design solutions, taking account of critical constraints, including due concern for safety, sustainability, and disposal, or decommissioning as well as scalability and maintainability
• Lead and assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs.
• Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Lead, Chair, Contribute and record meetings and discussions.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and other documentation on complex matters.
• Prepare proposals, or studies, Identifying, agreeing, and leading work towards collective goals.
• Understand the safety implications of the role and manage, apply, and improve safe systems of work.
• Carry out and record the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence.

About You:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team!

You Will Have:

• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline / equivalent level 7 qualification with mid-level experience. Or Batchelor’s Degree Level 6 qualification with senior level experience, Or Chartered Engineer with mid-level experience
• High level understanding of the functional interdependencies of dynamic mechanical, electromechanical, and mechatronic systems
• Proven experience in the definition, design and, assembly of manufacturing processes, costs, and geometric tolerances
• Knowledge of CREO, Windchill and NX CAD tool, and EDM systems such as Teamcenter PLM
• High level knowledge of BS8888 and or ISO8015
• Good knowledge of the product creation and change management processes.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• DFM and DFA knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP (Desirable)
• FEA static linear analysis skills-(Desirable)

We Will Offer You:

We believe our people deserve to feel supported, valued and empowered, both inside and outside of work. That’s why we provide a comprehensive package of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, including:

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
• Training on the systems, tools & processes to be effective in the role.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, virtual GP, eye tests and more
• Financial peace of mind through life assurance, pension support and savings options.
• A wide range of salary sacrifice benefits, including a local gym membership, cycle scheme, will writing services and more
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave for parents.
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, so you can take the time you need to recharge.
• A welcoming culture with plenty of social events and groups to help you connect, relax and have fun with colleagues.