Senior Project Design Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit in Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Project Design Engineer to lead design, development and testing of advanced automated manufacturing equipment. You will drive PoP activities, prototype development, and apply FEA to validate designs while managing vendors and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing-ready solutions.

This long-term contract role offers the chance to influence next-generation manufacturing technology and work on cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading prototype development and PoP activities.
• Understanding of FEA and design verification.
• Strong project management and stakeholder handling skills.
• Experience working with automation vendors and system integrators.
• Ability to lead technical projects from concept to delivery.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative automated manufacturing equipment for next-generation environments.
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD concepts to support proposals and delivery.
• Lead PoP activities, prototype development and design iterations.
• Apply engineering principles and FEA to validate designs.
• Manage vendor/OEM relationships and coordination with integrators.
• Support planning, budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
• Produce documentation, reports and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify new manufacturing technologies.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

Prototype development

FEA analysis

Project management

Vendor & system integrator liaison

Delivery leadership

Communication & problem-solving

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Ireland | Contract Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Project Design Engineer with a passion for developing next-generation automated manufacturing equipment?

We're partnering with an industry-leading medical technology organisation seeking an innovative engineer to lead the design, development and prototype testing of advanced automation solutions that will shape the future of manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology development projects, taking concepts from initial design through proof of principle and into manufacturing-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design innovative automated manufacturing equipment for next-generation production environments.
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD concepts to support engineering proposals and project delivery.
• Lead proof-of-principle (PoP) activities, prototype development and design iterations.
• Apply sound engineering principles and FEA techniques to validate designs.
• Manage relationships with equipment vendors, OEMs and system integrators.
• Support project planning, scope definition, budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
• Produce project documentation, progress reports and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and key stakeholders to deliver innovative automation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify new technologies that enhance manufacturing efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical design experience using 2D & 3D CAD.
• Experience developing prototype equipment and validating new technologies.
• Understanding of FEA analysis and design verification.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with automation equipment vendors and system integrators.
• Ability to lead technical projects from concept through delivery.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity
• Innovative automation and technology development projects
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to influence next-generation manufacturing technology