Mechatronics Engineer in Cardiff

HID Global is seeking an Equipment Design & Automation Engineer to be an integral member of the Manufacturing Engineering NPI Team. The Engineer is primarily responsible for design and development of bespoke equipment, test equipment, jigs & fixtures and equipment supporting incubation and contract manufacturing requirements. The focus is on new product introduction and sustaining effort with emphasis on production processes for electronic products.

Essential Duties:

• Design automated equipment and fixtures in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) selecting appropriate components at the right quality & cost.
• Develop Industrial Control systems including PLC programming and motion control.
• Develop electrical schematics and wiring for automated machinery.
• Integrate automation cells and production equipment into manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team across Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality and Operations.
• Own assigned NPI & Sustaining work packages from concept to FAT/SAT and handover to Operations.
• Commission equipment at HID and Contract Manufacturer sites; troubleshooting and optimize during mass production ramp up.
• Produce 3D printed samples of designs for rapid prototyping & validation.

Primary Duties:

• Design equipment and jigs and fixtures.
• Prototype equipment, jigs & fixtures and perform validation checks.
• Work collaboratively with equipment manufacturers and vendors to design cost effective solutions.
• Prepare Business Case and host reviews and ROIC.
• BOMs and costings.
• Process capability and launch readiness.
• Project Management SAFe.
• Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting under time constraints.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related) with equivalent work experience or at least 7 years related experience in Equipment design and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in Contract Manufacturing environments and NPI transfers is advantageous.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (or equivalent).
• Programming skills (Python, C/C++, or similar) for custom automation scripts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver; team oriented and dependable.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Advantageous Experience:

• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing and equipment manufacturing such as automation equipment (PLC programming, motion control and automation principles).
• Proven experience deploying automation and bespoke production equipment and commissioning.
• Strong grasp of Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization and scaling for mass production.
• Exposure to Advanced technologies Industry 4.0 concepts (IoT, smart sensors, data analytics, AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance).

Work Requirements:

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering hardware, software and services for confident navigation of both physical and digital worlds.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.