Mechanical Design Engineer

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/ Hybrid Work based on yourJob

Travel opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Discount programs

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Dundalk, Ireland, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help design electrical switchgear and related products. You will develop 3D mechanical layouts, prepare production-ready drawings, and support manufacturing, testing, and field activities.

You will collaborate with project managers and the engineering team, travel to client sites as needed, and contribute to the library of standard drawings while maintaining accuracy and quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design of electrical equipment advantageous.
• Proficient with 3D CAD; sheet metal design preferable.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D mechanical designs of electrical switchboards & products for production/fabrication.
• Ensure shop floor drawings are controlled, accurate and easy to follow.
• Support Production/Test to resolve design issues on new and existing products.
• Assist with shop floor operations, site operations and client witness testing as required.
• Report to Head of Engineering and liaise with PMs and Mechanical Design Manager on standard drawings.
• Travel to client sites occasionally to carry out surveys.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Vault

Schematic reading

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer located in Dundalk, Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will be gaining a wealth of experience in a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines and beyond with structured mentoring from more experienced team members. The successful candidate will work across multiple disciplines to get a full overview of the life cycle of the product along with the commercial acumen to compliment the technical aspects of the role.

What a typical day looks like:

• Creating 3D mechanical designs of switchboards & associated products ready for production / fabrication purposes
• Ensuring drawings issued to the shop floor are controlled, accurate and easy to follow
• Providing assistance to Production/Test to resolve problems with new & existing product designs
• Assisting with Shop Floor operations, Site operations and Client Witness Testing as required
• Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering
• Liaising with Project Managers and the Mechanical Design Manager on the development of the library of standard drawings
• Travelling to client sites on occasion to carry out surveys

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Previous experience of mechanical design of electrical equipment such as power distribution, packaged substations or switchgear would be considered advantageous, as would the knowledge & understanding of other electrical systems
• 3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in a mechanical design role in a commercial environment
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor & Vault
• Experience with sheet metal design would be preferableCompetence to read schematics would be beneficial
• Ability to interact with other engineering disciplines and work as part of a team or independently as required
• Good level of numeracy & literacy skills, as well as accuracy & attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Fluent English language skills and eligible to work in Ireland (EU)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry.
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes: A merit-based annual pay review Enhanced annual leave Referral bonus Sick pay scheme Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/ parents leave Flexible/ Hybrid Work based on your Job Function; Travel opportunities (role dependent); Support in your well-being by access to: Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

Location:

Dundalk

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.