Mechatronics Engineer | Engineering

Mechatronics Engineer (Job Ref: 25N/MCTR) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Mechatronics Engineerwithin our Automation Department. What does the automation team do? The Automation Department look after various projects including improving existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency systematically and incrementally throughout the company and R&D for new product introductions. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts: 7.30am to 6.10pm, Monday to Thursday. Select and integrate robotics, motion control, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems and sensors into new production lines. Develop and optimise PLC, HMI and Robotic programmes (e.g. Produce all relevant documentation, functional design specifications, electrical schematics, test protocols. Minimum 5 years industrial automation experience preferably in machine development. HNC / Bachelor\’s / Master\’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering or similar. Experience programming 6-Axis, SCARA and Delta robots. Mechanical/Electrical Aptitude. Can work with minimal supervision and is a self-starter. Desirable: Technical certification in PLC programming. Experience working in the medical device industry (ISO13485). About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UKs National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UKs National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more.