Mechatronics CAD Technician

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution.

Responsible for:

• Creating and reviewing Electrical drawings and schematics.
• Developing detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment and tooling.
• Producing accurate manufacturing drawings maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Ensuring good drawing and document control ensuring accurate engineering information is created.
• Supporting in-house manufacture with Nesting of laser component design onto raw material sheets to minimise waste and maximise efficiency at times of annual leave or high throughput.
• Actively supporting the design team targets and workload, with the focus on achieving the Company’s business planned turnover and profit targets.

Competence & Qualifications:

• Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar) for designing mechatronic systems.
• Familiarity with electrical components, including sensors, actuators, PLCs, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of both electrical and mechanical design principles and their application in industry.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and control systems.
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration and testing of Electrical control systems.
• Demonstrable understanding of CAD design principles and processes.
• Ability to produce accurate engineering drawings to BS8888 standard with minimal guidance.
• AutoCAD 2D, Inventor 3D, Vault, iLogic, Microsoft Office suite.

Key Duties:

• Assist Design Team member in creating accurate Electrical schematics and line diagrams.
• Conduct review of new electrical drawings for both Hydro Products and Project schematics.
• Assist Design Team members in creating accurate 2D and 3D CAD models, mechanical technical drawings, and designs using Autodesk Inventor.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of the design team.
• Perform design modifications and revisions under the guidance of other team members following internal processes and procedures.
• Support the generation of bills of materials (BOMs) and production drawings for manufacturing purposes.
• Conduct quality checks on CAD models and drawings to ensure accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
• Maintain organised files and documentation of CAD models, drawings, and revisions.
• Learn and apply industry standards, codes, and regulations relevant to both electrical and mechanical design.
• Actively participate in team meetings, providing ideas and suggestions to improve design team processes.
• Ensure that work is carried out on time and within budget.
• Ensure that work is carried out to a high standard and in compliance with statutory Health & Safety requirements, Client Specifications, Company Specifications, Design Risk Assessments and CDM.
• Ensure that timesheets are completed on a weekly basis in an accurate and legible form to facilitate accurate record keeping.
• To ensure that all electronic drawing and document files are stored in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Assistance where directed, with the development and improvement of standard product designs.
• The checking of designs and drawings where directed and in line with the departmental checking procedure.
• To ensure that all activities undertaken are carried out in a professional manner and are in accordance with company and departmental working procedures and directives.
• To ensure that all designs and drawings produced are cost effective, fit for purpose and enable the maximum use of readily available materials and fabrication methods.
• To ensure that all designs and drawings produced are in accordance with all relevant specifications and standards.
• To make site installation visits when instructed by the line manager.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salaries
• Annual Discretionary bonus
• 2 x Annual salary Life Cover
• Pension
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
• Flu Vaccines
• DSE Eye Tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
• Training & Development

What Hydro International Offers You:

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive secondary benefits.
• Significant contribution to your pension plan.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.