Robotics & Automation Mechanical Design Engineer in Macclesfield

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Salary: £35k-£45k, DOE

Contract: Full time, permanent

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology? We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.

The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT Ltd. is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation. If you're passionate about automation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the success of a cutting-edge company, we would love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with some previous experience to join a busy and growing business. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your mechanical design skills whilst making a valuable contribution to RoBAT's product development, all within a varied and challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities will be:

• Supporting Head of Mechanical Design and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in machine and tooling design and development.
• Involvement in every aspect of mechanical design from concept to manufacture.
• Ensuring that our design work is accurate, complete, timely and thorough with an aptitude to create novel solutions.
• Aiding the Manufacturing and Production team to ensure timely and dynamic solutions.

Essential Requirements:

• A passion for Mechanical Design.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve and think creatively.
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related subject.
• Experience with 3D parametric modelling package (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable Requirements:

• Practical experience of working with hand tools etc.
• Exposure to robotics and/or automation.
• Knowledge of CAD data management and revision control. (Vault preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel, 2D CAD packages.
• Any practical experience with CAM, metal working machines, milling, turning etc.
• Occasional world-wide travel may be necessary (almost all our customers are outside the UK/Europe).

What we offer:

• Excellent working environment within a close-knit team.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• A company Sick Pay Scheme and pension.
• A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth.

At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success. Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today's standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.

Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It's this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet - every day.

Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws. For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.

Learn more about working at Mycronic here.