Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation

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

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.