Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

AIR Sligo; Sligo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Training and development

Attractive Salary Package

Job summary

AIR Sligo, a global automation company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated equipment. You will work in a highly technical, collaborative environment on challenging projects, from concept through validation, with emphasis on safety and EU compliance.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 4+ years in automation or machine design, and strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks). Travel and self-motivation are important to drive milestone delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline and solid background in automation projects.
• Excellent communication to convey technical direction and issues daily.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with ownership to meet milestones and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team to translate customer requirements into innovative concepts.
• 3D design of mechatronic equipment including mechanisms, transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and guarding.
• Participate in build and debug to ensure designs meet performance specs.
• Guide machine build technicians to realise designs and ensure customer goals are met.
• Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment.
• Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• Liaise with suppliers for component procurement.
• Communicate requirements and deliverables to customers throughout the project.
• Prepare safety risk assessments and FMEAs.
• Develop machine documentation to meet EU standards.
• Meet project delivery deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Problem solving

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

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
• Meeting project delivery deadlines
• 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
  • Extensive experience in a machine design role
• 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.
• Project management experience advantageous
• 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.