Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
· SolidWorks

Robotics innovation
Our purpose is making our clients more competitive by using robotics to increase their productivity, advance their capability and cut their costs.
We are an established, experienced team of 25 engineers providing bespoke robotics solutions to clients, large and small, from cleanrooms to foundries, in Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe. In addition, we also provide, both direct and through our partners, a range of 'off-the-shelf' robotics systems.
We are looking to expand our team and are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer!!
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• (Full Time)
• Start - ASAP (Nov/Dec)
• Salary €40k - €45k + company benefits
• Training and development

Role and responsibilities
A successful candidate will work on challenging, innovative projects within a highly technical and collaborative working group. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of robotic automation projects
Key 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 the build and de-bug stage to ensure designs meet performance specifications.
• Ability to take responsibility for large projects and manage cross functional terms through the life cycle of a project
• Give guidance and direction to machine build technicians to help them realise designs ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.
• Design and implement process improvements for existing automation equipment
• Prepare detailed tooling drawings and pneumatic schematics
• Liaise with suppliers for component procurement
• Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables
• Preparing detailed safety risk assessments and FMEAs
• Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards
• Meeting project delivery deadlines

• Excellent communication skills are vital as you will have to work within a technical team and be expected to communicate on job specification and issues etc. that are occurring on a day-to-day basis.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 4 years relevant experience including:
• Involvement in significant automation projects with responsibility for design sign off, installation and commissioning

Technical skills

• Extensive experience in a machine design role
• Strong experience using 3D CAD applications
• SolidWorks essential

Personal skills

• Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.
• Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.
• Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.
• Project management experience advantageous
• Proven track record in problem solving and delivering solutions
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and be innovative
• Current driving licence and able to travel as required

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