Mechanical Design Engineer

Flex; The Municipal District of Dundalk; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid Work

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Well-being support

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Dundalk, Ireland. The role spans multiple mechanical and electrical disciplines with structured mentoring and exposure to product life cycles.

You will design switchboards and related equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and occasionally visiting client sites. The successful candidate will have a mechanical design background, be proficient in Autodesk Inventor & Vault, and hold a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a mechanical design role in a commercial environment.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor & Vault).
• Sheet metal design experience is a plus.
• Able to read schematics.
• Fluent English and eligible to work in Ireland (EU).
• Strong numeracy, literacy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines or work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D mechanical designs of switchboards & related products for production/fabrication.
• Ensure shop floor drawings are controlled, accurate and easy to follow.
• Assist Production/Test in resolving design issues.
• Support Shop Floor, Site operations and Client Witness Testing as needed.
• Report to Head of Engineering.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Mechanical Design Manager on standard drawings library.
• Occasionally travel to client sites for surveys.

Skills

3D CAD

Fluent English

Numeracy & accuracy

Teamwork / independent

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

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. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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/ 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.).

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Job Category

Production Engineering

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