Mechanical Engineer

At Steer Energy, we are passionate about understanding challenges and solving them. Our proven track record is based on working with national and international clients operating across a range of sectors as diverse as electricity, hydrogen, water, medical, gas and nuclear. To support our work, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer. This position will be based at our site in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire.

The role requires working within a growing and dynamic unit to complete a range of varied projects. As part of this group, the successful candidate will be involved in all stages of our projects from conception to delivery, including planning, researching, and developing concepts, engineering and/or preparing and carrying out testing and qualification.

• Supporting the successful delivery of a range of technically challenging and diverse projects as part of a team.
• Conducting research into new technologies, processes and products.
• Supporting the development, execution, and analysis of novel practical experiments.
• Designing, building, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting prototype equipment both in the workshop and in the field.
• Providing written and oral reporting of results in both a formal and informal setting, including writing high-quality technical reports for internal and customer use.
• Contributing to the safe running of the workshop and labs.

• Ability to deliver the identified core activities to a high standard.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent worked experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CAD experience required generating 3D models and 2D production drawings.
• Comfortable working between an office and workshop environment, ideally with demonstrable hands-on practical skills.

To be considered for this role, you should be able to demonstrate that you can reflect Steer Energy’s core values: Driven by technical excellence with strong attention to detail. Happy to work as a team, but confident in driving your own productivity. Always looking for opportunities for personal and professional improvement. Comfortable with challenges and able to express yourself constructively when challenged. Positive and proactive in your approach to achieving solutions, viewing being wrong as an opportunity to advance your knowledge.

By developing people who know their purpose and value, we avoid being a company that focuses purely on a spreadsheet or “the bottom line”. As a member of the Steer Energy team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience and expertise.
• Clear career progression and opportunities for development.
• 25 days of holiday entitlement per year, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Private healthcare coverage and company pension.

Steer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion.