Mechatronics Engineer

Location: Herefordshire (site-based)

Employment: Permanent

Security: Successful SC clearance required before employment.
 

Overview

An established UK engineering company is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to develop advanced electromechanical positioning and automation systems for high-performance applications. Working with a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will support projects from concept through production, contributing to design, prototyping, testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical systems and bespoke engineering solutions.

• Support motor sizing, motion control selection and system integration.

• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.

• Assist with software/HMI development for control systems.

• Build, test and validate prototypes.

• Participate in design reviews, engineering change activities and continuous improvement.

• Support production, reliability testing and quality compliance.

• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software and manufacturing teams.
 

Requirements

• Experience in mechatronics, robotics, automation or electromechanical design.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks or similar).

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Practical engineering approach.

• Degree, apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience.

• Eligible for UK SC clearance.
 

Desirable: Defence or harsh-environment experience; motion control or automation exposure.

Benefits Competitive salary, annual bonus/profit-related incentives, pension, life assurance, enhanced annual leave, employee share scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme and other flexible benefits