Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Kaon Automation Limited; Sligo; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

AIR Sligo, part of the AIR Group, is seeking a dynamic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and implement automated equipment for global manufacturing partners. You will work in a highly technical team, responsible for 3D CAD design, tooling drawings, pneumatic schematics, and project leadership from concept through commissioning.

The role requires a degree in engineering, at least four years in automation, strong SolidWorks experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in automation projects including design sign‑off, installation and commissioning.
• Strong experience using 3D CAD applications (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical direction and issues clearly.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and ownership of milestones and timelines.
• Keen interest in automation technology and keeping up with cutting-edge developments.
• Proven track record in problem solving and delivering solutions.
• Current driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Work within the design team to develop innovative concepts from customer requirements.
• 3D design of mechatronic equipment including mechanisms, transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and guarding systems.
• Hands-on involvement at build and debug stages to ensure designs meet performance specs.
• Lead large projects and coordinate cross-functional teams through the life cycle.
• Guide and direct machine build technicians to realise designs.
• Ensure customer end goals are achieved.
• Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment.
• Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• Liaise with suppliers for component procurement.
• Collaborate with customers on requirements and project deliverables.
• Prepare detailed safety risk assessments and FMEAs.
• Develop machine documentation to meet EU standards.
• Communicate effectively on job specifications and day-to-day issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AIR Sligo, part of the global AIR Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to excel in the field of automation. AIR Sligo have been providing custom designed automation solutions to leading manufacturing companies globally since 2005 and have a proven track record of providing innovative and flexible solutions.

A successful candidate will work on challenging, innovative projects within a highly technical and collaborative working group. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design and implementation of automated equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Work within the design team to develop innovative concepts from customer requirements

3D Design of Mechatronic equipment including mechanisms; transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and machine guarding systems

Hands on involvement at the build and de-bug stage to ensure designs meet performance specifications.

Ability to take responsibility for large projects and manage cross functional terms through the life cycle of a project

Give guidance and direction to machine build technicians to help them realise designs

ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.

Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment

Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics

Liaise with suppliers for component procurement

Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables

Preparing detailed safety risk assessments and FMEAs

Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards

Excellent communication skills are vital as you will have to work within a technical team and be expected to communicate on job specification and issues etc. that are occurring on a day-to-day basis.

Key Requirements

Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

Minimum 4 years relevant experience including:

Involvement in significant automation projects with responsibility for design sign off, installation and commissioning

Strong experience using 3D CAD applications e.g. SolidWorks

Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.

Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.

Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.

Proven track record in problem solving and delivering solutions

Demonstrate ability to take initiative and be innovative

Current driving licence and able to travel as required

Salary and Benefits

Attractive Salary Package.

Pension Scheme

Training and development

About AIR:

AIR is a modern, global manufacturing automation company, newly formed but built on decades of experience from its established business units. We combine deep industry expertise with a dynamic, forward-looking approach to deliver innovative, reliable automation solutions. We operate across six key sites located in the USA, UK, and Ireland, serving customers worldwide with a unified commitment to quality, speed, and technical excellence.

Today, AIR operates as a fully integrated global organisation, partnering with customers to help bring their products to life and scale their operations. Our mission is to empower innovation, scalability, and long-term support by combining the engineering excellence of our people with the operational capabilities of our global facilities.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. AIR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.