Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Automation Systems

AIR Sligo; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

AIR Sligo is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated equipment. You will work within a technical team to translate customer requirements into innovative mechatronic concepts, oversee 3D CAD designs, and guide build and commissioning stages.

You will be responsible for safety assessments, FMEAs, and documentation to meet EU standards, while driving project Milestones and liaising with suppliers and clients.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience including involvement in significant automation projects.
• Extensive experience in a machine design role.

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 build and debug stages to meet performance specifications.
• Lead large projects and coordinate cross-functional teams through lifecycle sell-off and delivery.
• Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment.
• Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• Liaise with suppliers for component procurement and with customers on specifications.
• Prepare safety risk assessments and FMEAs; develop machine documentation to EU standards.
• Meet project delivery deadlines; communicate effectively within a technical team.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Project management

Drivers license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AIR Sligo is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated equipment. You will work within a technical team to translate customer requirements into innovative mechatronic concepts, oversee 3D CAD designs, and guide build and commissioning stages.

You will be responsible for safety assessments, FMEAs, and documentation to meet EU standards, while driving project Milestones and liaising with suppliers and clients.