Senior Mechatronics Technologist

Atlas Copco Group; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Mechatronics Technologist to develop actuation and mechatronic solutions for vacuum valve products. You will design and demonstrate high-speed actuators and integrate sensor-based data acquisition in close collaboration with global engineering teams.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/aerospace/mechatronics and hands-on experience with electromagnetics, piezoelectric and electro-pneumatic actuators, closed-loop controls, and real-time

Qualifications

• Degree required in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics.
• Extensive tech-development experience in valve design or mechatronics.
• Expertise in precision mechatronics and actuator design.
• Experience with electromagnetic, piezoelectric or electro-pneumatic actuators.
• Strong knowledge of closed-loop controls and real-time algorithms.
• Experience with EtherCAT or FPGA-based control systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, Fluent, Inventor, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Ability to lead cross-functional, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate advanced actuation and mechatronic technologies for vacuum valve products.
• Design, simulate, prototype and integrate high-speed actuators.
• Develop closed-loop control systems and real-time algorithms.
• Build, assemble, debug and validate lab demonstrators and test equipment.
• Lead technical investigations and design reviews with global teams.

Skills

Mechatronics

Actuation design

Control systems

PID tuning

State-space modelling

Real-time control

EtherCAT/FPGA

MATLAB/Simulink

Creo/SolidWorks

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics

Tools

ANSYS

Fluent

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Senior Mechatronics Technologist. You will be part of our Vacuum Technique Technology Group team reporting to the Technology Manager, Valves Solutions. In this role, your mission is to develop and demonstrate advanced actuation, control and mechatronic technologies for the next generation of vacuum valve products.

You will contribute directly to how we create high-quality products and solutions for our customers.

Research and develop innovative actuation and mechatronic solutions for vacuum valve applications.

Design, simulate, prototype and integrate high-speed electromagnetic, piezoelectric and electro-pneumatic actuators.

Develop closed-loop control systems, real-time control algorithms and sensor-based data acquisition solutions.

Build, assemble, debug and validate proof-of-concept demonstrators and laboratory test equipment.

Help establish our vacuum valves innovation capability and new technology laboratory in Burgess Hill.

Lead technical investigations, design reviews and risk assessments, working with global engineering teams and external technology partners.

Your skills and experience

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.

Extensive technology-development experience involving valve design, precision actuation or closely related mechatronic technologies.

Subject-matter expertise in precision mechatronics and actuator design, supported by strong mechanical-engineering knowledge.

Experience designing and integrating electromagnetic, piezoelectric or electro-pneumatic actuators, including motor sizing and sensor integration.

Strong knowledge of closed-loop controls, PID tuning, state-space modelling and real-time control algorithms.

Experience with industrial automation or control technologies such as EtherCAT or FPGA-based systems.

Proficiency with relevant simulation and engineering tools, such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, Fluent, Inventor, SolidWorks or Creo.

Practical experience creating prototypes, commissioning test rigs and delivering complex technology projects through international and cross-functional teams.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is abouthaving opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.