Senior Mechanical Engineer 12 Months FTC

ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Enhanced employer pension

Private medical and dental cover

Cycle to Work

Job summary

ASMPT SMT UK Limited in Weymouth seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12‑month fixed term. You will conceptualise and deliver mechanical designs for SMT printing machines in a fast‑paced R&D setting, leading and guiding others, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability and maintainability.

The role requires a Master’s or Chartered background with hands‑on CAD/PLM expertise and experience across mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent with mid-level experience.
• Strong understanding of dynamic mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic interdependencies.
• Proven experience defining and assembling manufacturing processes with tolerances.
• Knowledge of CREO, Windchill, NX CAD and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new designs and processes based on evolving technology.
• Carry out complex and/or nonstandard technical analyses.
• Conduct technical risk analysis and mitigation measures.
• Define project requirements, problems, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and documentation on complex matters.

Skills

Dynamic mech systems

Mechatronics

FEA analysis

DFM

Team leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6)

Chartered Engineer

Tools

CREO

Windchill

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

SAP

Job description

Smartphones, computers, networks, self-driving cars, intelligent machines, the latest medical advances, renewable energy – the digital transformation makes our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable.

And we are at the center of it all: The world's leading technology companies manufacture their products with innovative solutions from ASMPT.

Senior Mechanical Engineer 12 Months FTC

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

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.
• Prepareproposals, or studies, Identifying, agreeing, and leading work towards collective goals.
• Understand the safety implications of therole 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)

What 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 offer a comprehensive package of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, including:

• A competitive rewards package featuring an annual bonus opportunity, enhanced employer pension contributions, life assurance, alongside a range of financial wellbeing support including mortgage advice, pension clinics, will-writing services and access to savings and borrowing support.
• Time to rest, recharge and focus on what matters most, with a generous annual leave entitlement, the flexibility to buy and sell holiday, company sick pay and enhanced family leave policies.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including private medical and dental cover options, support with everyday healthcare costs, virtual GP access, second medical opinions, eyecare support, discounted gym membership and a range of mental wellbeing resources.
• Practical support for every stage of life, with confidential employee assistance services and specialist support for employees balancing caring responsibilities, including elderly care provision.
• Everyday savings and sustainable lifestyle benefits, including employee discounts and cashback offers, Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes that help you save money while making greener choices.
• A great place to work, with free onsite parking, a subsidised canteen offering local and organic food choices and regular social activities.

ASMPT SMT UK Limited | Granby Industrial Estate 11 Albany Rd | Weymouth UK

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