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.