Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

AIR Sligo; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

AIR Sligo, part of the AIR Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated equipment for global customers. The role requires hands-on involvement from design through build and debugging, delivering robust solutions in a fast-paced team.

You will use 3D CAD (SolidWorks) to create innovative mechatronic designs, drive process improvements, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to ensure milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years experience in automation projects including design sign-off, installation and commissioning
• Significant experience in machine design role
• Strong experience using 3D CAD such as SolidWorks
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter with attention to detail
• Willing to take ownership to realise milestones
• Keen interest in engineering technology and automation trends
• Project management experience advantageous
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative concepts from customer requirements within the design team
• 3D design of mechatronic equipment including mechanisms, transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and machine guarding systems
• Hands-on involvement at build and debugging stage to meet performance specifications
• Take responsibility for large projects and manage cross-functional teams through the life cycle
• Provide guidance to machine build technicians to realise designs and ensure customer 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
• Interact with customers on requirements and project deliverables
• Prepare safety risk assessments and FMEAs
• Develop machine documentation to meet EU standards
• Meet project delivery deadlines
• Maintain excellent communication within a technical team on specifications and issues

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Automation

Project management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 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.