Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation Systems

Uniting Holding; Ireland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development

Attractive salary package

Job summary

AIR Sligo is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated equipment. The role involves 3D CAD design, including mechanisms, transfer systems, robotics, pneumatics and guarding, with hands-on build and debug involvement.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure design sign-off, and deliver projects on time while pursuing EU compliant documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years relevant automation experience.
• Involvement in significant automation projects with responsibility for design sign off, installation and commissioning.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools and engineering drawing standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative concepts from customer requirements.
• 3D design of mechatronic equipment including mechanisms, transfer systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and guarding systems.
• Hands-on involvement at the build and debug stage to ensure designs meet performance specifications.
• Lead large projects and manage cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle.
• 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 and communicate requirements to customers.
• Prepare safety risk assessments and FMEAs.
• Develop machine documentation to meet EU standards.
• Communicate effectively within a technical team on specifications and issues.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AIR Sligo is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated equipment. The role involves 3D CAD design, including mechanisms, transfer systems, robotics, pneumatics and guarding, with hands-on build and debug involvement.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure design sign-off, and deliver projects on time while pursuing EU compliant documentation and safety standards.