Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Summary
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative mechanical design solutions for robotics and automation projects, working within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include creating detailed designs using CAD tools like SolidWorks, addressing high-risk design elements, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and safety, and leveraging cutting-edge technology.
- Creating detailed mechanical designs, bills of materials, and innovative solutions using CAD tools like SolidWorks.
- Addressing high-risk design elements through calculations, testing, and proof of concept.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team and engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Ensuring designs meet machinery regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology like robotics and pneumatic systems to solve unique customer problems.
Organization
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are a leading supplier of robotics and automation solutions to a global customer base and part of the Schauenburg International group of companies; a technology business with more than 30 sites worldwide. Our technology has been adopted by many of the world’s leading companies within Laboratory Automation and Manufacturing Automation, including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer healthcare, chemical, life sciences, aerospace and automotive. Astech are recognised as a leading automation company for our ability to provide innovative and cost-effective automation systems.
Astech provide a full project life cycle “From Concept to Completion” and offer a comprehensive system support service called REACTS® providing peace of mind for the lifetime of the system. We hold ISO-9001 and TickITplus accreditation and undergo regular customer and third-party quality audits.
Core Role Description
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of automation systems that address customer challenges, enhance operational efficiency, and comply with regulatory and safety standards. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is instrumental in ensuring robust, innovative designs that push technological boundaries while supporting project delivery, from conceptualization through commissioning and testing.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Design Expertise: Creating detailed mechanical designs, bills of materials, and innovative solutions using CAD tools like SolidWorks.
- Problem-Solving: Addressing high-risk design elements through calculations, testing, and proof of concept.
- Collaboration: Working within a multidisciplinary team and engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensuring designs meet machinery regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
- Innovation: Leveraging cutting-edge technology like robotics and pneumatic systems to solve unique customer problems.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Working as part of a multidiscipline team to specify, design, implement and test specialist robotic applications.
- Produce mechanical design drawings and bills of materials using Solidworks® CAD package.
- Identify high risk and safety critical areas of designs. Carry out calculations, proof of concept and testing as required to de-risk.
- Regular communication with others involved in the design and development process.
- Manage procurement of mechanical design from a global supply network.
- Adhere to design schedules and maintain agreed product attributes.
- Support sales and applications teams in offering robust solutions to customers, including new and novel concepts.
- Participate in design risk assessments to BS EN 12100-2010 and ensure designs meet regulatory guidelines and machinery safety legislation.
Essential Requirements
- Several years of hands-on experience in the detailed design of machinery or laboratory equipment.
- Extensive experience using the SolidWorks® CAD software package for design tasks.
- Familiarity with 6-axis robots and associated tooling for automation solutions.
- Understanding of machinery regulations and awareness of health and safety considerations in machinery design.
- Knowledge or experience with pneumatic systems and their integration.
- Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
- Adaptable working methods and a collaborative approach to being part of a dynamic team.
- Experience working within environments governed by well-documented QA systems.
Desirable Requirements
- Understanding of systems designed for managing and moving components efficiently.
- Familiarity with servo motors and/or stepper motors, particularly in applications involving precision-driven mechanisms.
- Experience designing or working with modular systems for scalable and flexible solutions.
- Ability to perform basic calculations to validate and support design decisions.
- A self-motivated professional who thrives with minimal supervision.
- Previous involvement in prototyping, experimentation, or concept validation activities.
- Experience in procurement processes and collaborating with external suppliers to achieve project objectives.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Remuneration Package
Hours: 37.5
Holidays: 25 per annum
Workplace Pension: 5% employer contribution