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R&D Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE11 9PN

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • KO2's client, a leader in robotics and automation, is looking for an R&D Engineer in Newcastle with a salary of up to £65,000.
  • The role involves working on innovative designs for armoured vehicles, from concept to development, in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Candidates should have experience in conceptual design and be proficient in using CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.
  • Experience in defence, mining, or oil and gas sectors is highly desirable, along with skills in structural integrity analysis and FMEA.
  • Applicants should have at least a few years of experience in a related field and will benefit from a hybrid work model and additional perks like private medical cover and a matched pension.

R&D Engineer - Newcastle - Up to 65,000

KO2's client, a leader in the robotics and automation sector with years of experience, is seeking an innovative R&D Engineer to join their team in Newcastle. Situated on the banks of the Tyne, this exciting role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking designs that enhance vehicle performance and protection in challenging environments.

As an R&D Engineer, you'll thrive in a multidisciplinary team, taking projects from concept through to development. You will create functional and structural solutions for armoured vehicles, conceptualizing designs from a blank slate with minimal specifications while creating innovative solutions. Proficiency in using Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo is essential (any one of these packages), whilst any hydraulic experience is a plus. Your responsibilities will also include conducting structural integrity analysis, FMEA, FEA, and load case testing.

This role is ideal for an R&D Engineer with experience in conceptual design who can seamlessly integrate mechanical systems with electronics technology. Candidates with backgrounds in defence, mining, or oil and gas are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical design from the conceptual stage with minimal specifications.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including electronics and embedded systems.
  • Create detailed CAD designs using Inventor and perform structural integrity analysis.
  • Conduct load case analysis, FMEA, FEA, and external testing.

Benefits:

  • Salary: 55,000 - 65,000
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private Medical & Critical Illness Cover
  • 8% Matched Pension
  • Hybrid Work: Tuesday-Thursday onsite, Monday and Friday from home
  • 35-hour workweek, with Friday mornings from home and Friday afternoons off

If you are a R&D Engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges and contribute to cutting-edge projects, apply now!

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