Senior Mechanical Engineer - SMT & Mechatronics R&D

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

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.