Senior Mechatronic Engineer: Electrical & Automation Lead

Smile Materials Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Materials Ltd in Swansea is seeking a Senior Mechatronic Engineer (Electrical Bias) to lead reliability, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and site infrastructure. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and drive energy efficiency, automation and sustainability.

The role requires strong electrical/mechatronic expertise, hands‑on problem solving and proven project leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial settings (>=5 years).
• Relevant electrical qualifications (BS 7671 knowledge is beneficial).
• Experience with PLC-based controls (Siemens S7) and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead fault-finding and root cause analysis across electrical systems and automation.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies to improve reliability.
• Manage installation, commissioning, optimisation and upgrade of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate external contractors and ensure safe, compliant execution.
• Maintain engineering documentation and support health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault-finding

Automation

Project leadership

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

HMI/SCADA

VSDs/Servo drives

Job description

Smile Materials Ltd in Swansea is seeking a Senior Mechatronic Engineer (Electrical Bias) to lead reliability, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and site infrastructure. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and drive energy efficiency, automation and sustainability.

The role requires strong electrical/mechatronic expertise, hands‑on problem solving and proven project leadership in a manufacturing setting.