Mechatronics Engineer

Murray McIntosh is currently recruiting for a Mechatronics Engineer to work on a permanent basis for a client of ours as detailed below:

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Manage automation projects or subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance to automation engineers.
• Produce detailed requirement specifications and design ideas.
• Design electromechanical systems (robots, actuators, conveyors, test apparatus).
• Design electrical and pneumatic control systems, creating schematics and drawings.
• Develop complex machine control systems and software using Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLCs (Ladder, SFC, Structured Text).
• Program robotic systems (Fanuc, Mitsubishi).
• Design vision systems for automated measurement, inspection, and control.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement machine safety systems for UKCA (CE) compliance.
• Develop 3D engineering models and detailed drawings.
• Review in-house and subcontracted drawings.
• Source equipment/components with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Assemble and commission automated machines and subsystems.
• Produce process documentation (SOPs, d/pFMEA, BOMs, process flows, control plans).

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Extensive experience in designing and building electromechanical products or machines.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and PLC programming in Ladder Logic.
• Strong understanding of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 standard.