Mechanical Design Engineer – Capital Equipment

Occupli Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Occupli is partnering with an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke capital equipment for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an experienced team, contributing to the design and development of complex equipment from concept through to manufacture, assembly and testing.

You will translate requirements into detailed mechanical designs and manufacturing documentation and collaborate with

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of three years' experience in mechanical design, ideally involving machinery, specialist equipment or engineered systems.
• Strong 3D CAD capability, with experience in Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or comparable software.
• Good knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication and flat pattern development.
• Experience producing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings, including general arrangements, component details and assembly documentation.
• An understanding of Design for Manufacture and the practical requirements of fabrication and machining.
• Experience working with technical specifications and managing multiple engineering deliverables.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production and customer-facing teams.
• Additional experience that would be advantageous: exposure to pharmaceutical or life sciences equipment manufacturing; Familiarity with GDP and GMP-related engineering documentation; Knowledge of ATEX, CE and UL; Experience with FAT/SAT.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and 2D engineering drawings for specialist mechanical equipment using CAD software.
• Interpret technical specifications and customer URS.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, general arrangements, component details and manufacturing documentation.
• Undertake mechanical concept and detailed design, including sheet metal components and fabrication drawings.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to ensure designs are practical, efficient and cost-effective to produce.
• Provide technical support to fabrication and assembly teams, resolving design queries and addressing manufacturing challenges.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and coordinate technical documentation for customer approval.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Support supplier identification, component selection and procurement activities.
• Manage engineering design changes and associated technical documentation.
• Contribute to FAT and SAT activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Occupli is partnering with an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke capital equipment for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an experienced team, contributing to the design and development of complex equipment from concept through to manufacture, assembly and testing.

You will translate requirements into detailed mechanical designs and manufacturing documentation and collaborate with