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. Primarily the focus is on new product introduction and sustaining effort with a focus on production processes for electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Design automated equipment and fixtures in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) selecting appropriate components at the right quality and 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 and Sustaining work packages from concept to FAT/SAT and handover to Operations.
• Commission equipment at HID and Contract Manufacturer sites; troubleshoot and optimize during mass production ramp-up.
• Produce 3D printed samples of designs for rapid prototyping and 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 Industry 4.0 concepts (IoT, smart sensors, data analytics, AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance).

Work Requirements

• Compliance with HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required; a valid passport is required or can be acquired.
• 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 and 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 trusted identities.

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-oriented, 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. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.