Mechatronics Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed