Senior Mechatronics Engineer

iCOMAT; Gloucester Point (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Stock options

Career growth opportunities

Innovation-focused culture

Global impact

Job summary

iCOMAT is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to lead the specification and development of RTS systems from early research through demonstrator integration. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge automated composites manufacturing capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in R&D with expertise in electrical, mechanical and control domains, and a strong capacity to navigate TRL milestones while delivering robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Mechatronics or closely related subject.
• Minimum of three years industry experience, with proven record in an R&D or similar environment.
• Proven experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics or Controls & Automation.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical design and systems engineering.
• Good awareness of technology readiness and manufacturing readiness levels.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and validation.
• Ability to manage your own time and lead cross-functional teams, delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Working knowledge of industry standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, and able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Lead work packages and projects to build core technology bricks for RTS systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineers to deliver next-generation technologies.
• Drive technology readiness from TRL 2 through TRL 6+, building engineering solutions from the ground up.
• Apply specialist knowledge to challenging engineering problems to create new solutions.
• Perform engineering data analysis and interpretation to inform decisions.
• Lay the foundations to integrate RTS systems into a fully automated lights-out facility.
• Support commissioning activities at sister sites and customer facilities as needed.
• Assist in generating new code for PLC, robotic and SCADA systems, and improve existing code.
• Maintain a well-structured and commented code base.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Systems Engineering

Robotics

Controls & Automation

Mechanical Design

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or related

Tools

SolidWorks/NX/CATIA

KiCad

EPlan

HyperMesh

HyperWorks

Altair tools

RobotStudio

TwinCAT XAE

Job description

Join ICOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) - the only proven technology for producing defect-free curved-fiber composite parts at industrial scale. We deliver the lightest structures possible for aerospace, automotive, defense, and space, at a rate and cost efficiency that far exceeds existing composite production processes.

We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, delivering components to Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. The business has three main divisions: development of automated production machines, development of software design and production tools, and operation of the factory. We work with 25+ customers and completed the largest ever Series A in composites manufacturing to fuel a significant scale-up, with growth plans that will see the business multiply in size over the next two to three years and expand operations into the UK, Europe and the US.

We are seeking a multi-disciplined Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join our RTS Research and Development team, working on the next generation of RTS systems. The right candidate will be someone who enjoys a mixture of practical hands on work with office based design and analysis tasks, able to demonstrate experience with both elements. As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the specification and development of systems and architecture from early research phases (TRL 2) through concepting and integration of full scale demonstrator equipment (TRL 6+), working as part of a multi-skilled team to deliver cutting edge manufacturing processes to ICOMAT factories.

What will you be doing?

• Lead work packages and projects to build core technology bricks which will be leveraged in ICOMATs’ RTS systems
• Working with other multi-disciplined, highly skilled and motivated engineers and professionals to deliver the next generation of technologies into the ICOMAT value stream
• Driving technology readiness from TRL 2 through TRL 6+, building engineering solutions from the ground up
• Applying your specialist knowledge to challenging engineering problems to create novel solutions
• Engineering data analysis and interpretation to drive decision making
• Foundational work to build the RTS systems into an end-to-end fully automated lights-out composites manufacturing facility
• Support commissioning activities at sister sites and customer facilities where necessary
• Supporting the generation of new code for PLC, robotic and SCADA systems
• Modifying and improving existing code to improve system capability, repeatability and reliability
• Maintain a well-structured and commented code base

What do we need from you?

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Mechatronics or closely related subject
• Minimum of three years industry experience, with proven record in an R&D or similar environment
• Proven experience in at least one of the following core areas:
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Controls & Automation
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical design and systems engineering
• Good awareness of technology readiness and manufacturing readiness levels and how to navigate their requirements
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and validation through a variety of tools and techniques
• Ability to manage your own time and lead cross-functional teams, delivering projects and time and to budget
• Working knowledge of industry standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Self-motivated, and able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a wider team.

Nice to have:

• Experience in using structured problem solving approaches in engineering
• Use of software and software packages including, but not limited to:
  • SolidWorks/NX/CATIA
  • KiCad
  • EPlan
  • HyperMesh, HyperWorks and other Altair software packages
  • RobotStudio
  • TwinCAT XAE
• Knowledge in composites design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with automated composites manufacturing technology
• Solid understanding of GD&T

Our Values: Uncompromising Excellence

• Discipline over excuses. We commit. We follow through. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standard, especially when the pressure is on.
• Push the edge. iCOMAT was built on a refusal to accept that curved fiber could not be manufactured at scale. We innovate where others hesitate.
• Aligned and accountable. Everyone owns their lane, communicates openly, and delivers without being chased. No silos. No ambiguity.

Why iCOMAT?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
• Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.Ready to be part of something big?