Mechanical Design Engineer

flextronics; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid Work

Sick pay

Cycle to Work

Enhanced annual leave

Referral bonus

Mental Health Support

Discount programs

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 spin proceeds, this role will support Axiom, focusing on critical digital infrastructure and end-to-end power and thermal management for AI data centers.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Dundalk, Ireland, reporting to the Head of Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design in a commercial environment.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor & Vault.
• Sheet metal design experience preferable.
• Fluent English and ability to work in Ireland (EU).

Responsibilities

• Create 3D mechanical designs of switchboards and associated products for production/fabrication.
• Ensure drawings issued to shop floor are controlled, accurate and easy to follow.
• Provide assistance to Production/Test to resolve design problems.
• Assist with Shop Floor operations, Site operations and Client Witness Testing as required.
• Report to the Head of Engineering and liaise with Project Managers on standard drawings library.
• Travel to client sites on occasion to carry out surveys.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Numeracy & literacy

Education

3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Sheet metal design

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 preferable
• Competence 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/ HybridWork 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

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36...)

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Job Category

Production Engineering

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