Mechanical Design Engineer

PER International; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PER International is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its R&D team in Leinster, Ireland. You will design mechanical structures and thermal management solutions for advanced electronic power supply products, collaborating with electronics, manufacturing and quality teams.

You will prepare detailed drawings, work with suppliers to optimize cost and manufacturability, support the product development lifecycle from prototype to production, and contribute to engineering process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design materials selection and engineering analysis.
• Proficient in 3D CAD; Solid Edge preferred, plus SolidWorks, Creo, Onshape or Inventor.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, CNC, injection moulding, additive manufacturing).
• 3–10 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing products within power electronics or electronic hardware environments.
• Familiarity with ECAD software such as Altium Designer or Eagle.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing transfer activities.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical structures and thermal management solutions for electronic power products.
• Create detailed part and assembly drawings, as well as manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimise cost, manufacturability and quality.
• Balance mechanical, thermal, EMC and safety requirements to ensure robust designs.
• Develop datasheets, installation guides and technical literature.
• Produce rendered visuals to support product launches and marketing.
• Work with Electronics Design Engineers and cross-functional R&D teams throughout development.
• Support transitions from prototype to volume manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Materials knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Electrical safety basics

Power electronics exposure

NPI experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Creo

Onshape

Autodesk Inventor

Altium Designer

Eagle

Job description

Our client is a well-established international engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance power conversion solutions used across a wide range of industrial and technology-driven markets. The organisation has a strong engineering culture, invests heavily in product development, and offers the opportunity to work on innovative products from concept through to production.

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing mechanical structures and thermal management solutions for advanced electronic power supply products.

Working closely with electronics engineers, manufacturing, quality, and production teams, you will ensure products meet performance, manufacturability, quality, safety, and cost objectives while supporting the complete product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical structures and thermal management solutions for electronic power products.
• Create detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, manufacturing documentation, product labels, and supporting technical documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers to optimise product cost, manufacturability, and quality.
• Balance mechanical, thermal, EMC, safety, manufacturing, and commercial requirements to deliver robust product designs.
• Develop product datasheets, installation guides, and technical literature.
• Produce high-quality rendered product visuals to support product launches and marketing activities.
• Collaborate closely with Electronics Design Engineers and cross-functional R&D teams throughout the product development process.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute engineering recommendations.
• Support the transition of products from prototype through to volume manufacturing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, design standards, and development methodologies.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials and material selection.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as Solid Edge (preferred), SolidWorks, Creo, Onshape, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, injection moulding, and additive manufacturing / 3D printing.
• Approximately 3–10 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience designing products within power electronics or electronic hardware environments.
• Understanding of electrical safety requirements relating to electronic products.
• Familiarity with basic electronic circuits.
• Exposure to ECAD software such as Altium Designer or Eagle.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfer activities.

Why Join?

• Join an established international engineering business with a strong reputation in power electronics.
• Work on innovative products from concept through production.
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary R&D team.
• Opportunity to develop technically while contributing to cutting-edge power conversion technologies.
• Long-term career development within a stable and growing organisation.