Mechatronics Engineer - -35.80/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (maternity cover)

Overview
Our premium brand automotive client is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics, automation, and tooling technologies within the automotive sector.

Responsibilities
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will:

• Design, analyze, modify, and integrate robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment and tooling.
• Develop, implement, and test preventative maintenance plans, as well as interim solutions for damaged or unsafe equipment and tooling.
• Investigate and document engineering changes while controlling equipment and tooling configurations in line with standard operating procedures.
• Recommend and implement equipment reliability improvements using reliability engineering principles.
• Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight, while coaching and delegating work to junior professionals.
• Address and resolve complex and challenging technical problems.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Degree in Engineering or other STEM subjects.
• Practical experience in building verification and validation rigs for formal approval/sign-off.
• Proficiency in SysML and MATLAB/Simulink for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in network architecture design and communication networks.
• Strong understanding of requirements definition and interface documentation for solution development and acceptance.
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues across various functional commodities for testing.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering principles to diverse audiences.
• Positive attitude and willingness to engage in tasks across the System Engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to challenge existing thinking constructively while building credibility and trust.

Desirable:

• Degree in System or Mechanical Engineering.
• Analytical skills to solve technical problems pragmatically.
• Experience in building and managing relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, TRM, CATIA Magic System of Systems (MSOSA).
• Automotive industry experience, particularly with safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and GitLab.

Education:

• Minimum: Degree in Electronics or Systems Engineering.
• Preferred: Experience in complex electronics rig builds.

Day-to-Day

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions.
• Build and test verification and validation rigs to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges, ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment and tooling.
• Document engineering changes and maintain configuration control.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a premium automotive brand on cutting-edge technologies.
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 8 months (maternity cover).
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport, and Aerospace sectors.