Mechatronics Engineer in Hereford, Herefordshire

Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Herefordshire (site based)
Employment: Permanent, full time
Compensation: Up to £70k + relocation bonus

Overview
An established engineering business developing advanced electromechanical systems for demanding applications is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of bespoke positioning and automation systems, supporting projects throughout the engineering lifecycle from initial concept and prototyping through to testing, validation and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electromechanical positioning systems and bespoke engineering solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Support motor sizing, actuator selection, control system selection and associated engineering activities.

• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and supporting technical documentation.

• Contribute to software and graphical user interface development for product control systems.

• Undertake hands-on prototype assembly, testing, troubleshooting and validation activities.

• Participate in design reviews, engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support production testing, reliability assessments and product quality activities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, production and commercial teams to deliver projects effectively.

• Ensure designs and engineering activities comply with relevant quality standards and procedures.

Requirements

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

• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound engineering decisions.

• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar.

• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and contribute to practical design solutions.

• Hands-on approach to prototype development, assembly, testing and troubleshooting.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong communication, organisation and project coordination skills.

• Engineering degree, apprenticeship or equivalent practical industry experience.

• Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance, subject to the required checks.

Desirable: Experience working on defence, security or harsh-environment applications; exposure to automation, motion control, motor drives or control systems; familiarity with formal engineering change processes and quality management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional entitlement based on length of service

• Relocation package

• Pension scheme.

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Life assurance.

• Profit-sharing scheme.

• Employee share plan.

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.