Mechanical Design Engineer

Since their inception in 2000, our client has led the change in revolutionising the world of inspection machines and artificial intelligence vision system products. Operating from the UK, they have expanded their reach to serve customers across the globe, earning a well-deserved reputation for innovation, unmatched quality, and precision in the realm of machine vision systems for inspection, guidance and identification. They are now looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who can work effectively as part of an experienced engineering team. The role will involve the mechanical design of small retrofit camera systems through to large industrial automation machinery.

Please note this role is fully on-site so suitable applicants must be willing to commute to Harwell, Didcot Monday to Friday.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create mechanical designs and schematics for industrial automation systems. Encompassing concepts, drawings and schematics within SolidWorks under the guidance of the Design Manager.
• Complete pneumatic designs inclusive of concepts, drawings and schematics.
• Specify components for industrial automation systems.
• Create renders of machines and concepts for sales and marketing.
• Create drawings to all relevant worldwide Standards as directed by the Design Manager.
• Develop an understanding of industrial automation and vision engineering.
• Work with the Design and Applications Engineering teams and deliver projects on time.
• Assist as required with a hands-on mechanical build of systems

Previous Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation/special purpose machine design experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using 3D CAD Software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Educated to degree level preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (2.1 or above).
• A logical approach to problem solving.
• Well organised, ability to work to deadlines and a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - both written and verbal.
• Experience in machine vision and vision system technology integration. (Desirable)
• Experience with rendering software (Blender, Visualize). (Desirable)
• Experience with 3D printing (Desirable)

Additional Information:

• Please note this is a full-time, permanent role working fully on-site Monday to Friday
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Health Insurance