Senior Mechatronic Design Engineer - Automation Systems

Kaon Automation Limited; Sligo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 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 design and implement automated equipment for global manufacturing clients. You will work in a technical, collaborative team on challenging projects with responsibility for design sign-off and commissioning.

Required: engineering degree, 4+ years in automation, SolidWorks proficiency, strong communication, and a proactive, innovative mindset. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in automation projects with design sign-off, installation and commissioning.
• Strong experience using 3D CAD applications (SolidWorks).
• Excellent communication skills for technical direction and daily issues.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and ownership of milestones.
• Keen interest in engineering tech and automation trends.
• Proven track record in solving problems and delivering solutions.
• Demonstrated initiative and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team to develop concepts from customer requirements.
• 3D design of mechatronic equipment including mechanisms and robotics using SolidWorks.
• Hands-on involvement at build and debug to meet performance specs.
• Lead large projects and manage cross-functional teams through lifecycle.
• Provide guidance to machine build technicians to realise designs.
• Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment.
• Prepare tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• Liaise with suppliers for component procurement and with customers on specs.
• Prepare safety risk assessments and FMEAs.
• Develop machine documentation to meet EU standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative / self-starter

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AIR Sligo, part of the AIR Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and implement automated equipment for global manufacturing clients. You will work in a technical, collaborative team on challenging projects with responsibility for design sign-off and commissioning.

Required: engineering degree, 4+ years in automation, SolidWorks proficiency, strong communication, and a proactive, innovative mindset. Travel may be required.