Job Description
Senior Mechatronics Engineer (Senior Controls Engineer) – Advanced Technology Company - Oxfordshire - 75K
* Are you a strong problem-solver who thrives on developing complex instrumentation across multiple technologies?
* Do you have practical experience tuning precision motion control systems at nanometre scale?
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, please get in touch.
Call me on 07791 615703 for the job spec and client details.
About the Opportunity
I'm recruiting a Senior Mechatronics Engineer / Controls Engineer for a fast-growing technology company in Oxfordshire, developing advanced solutions for high-precision manufacturing. Their innovative technology is being adopted by leading equipment manufacturers globally.
The Role
As the Senior Mechatronics Engineer / Controls Engineer, you will report to the Electronics Manager and be the technical expert driving the development and enhancement of precision control systems across a broad range of technologies, including motion control, electro-mechanics, optics, communications, networking, embedded software and vacuum systems.
This isn't just theory; you'll be hands-on with equipment, proving performance, solving complex challenges, and feeding learning into future innovations.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Leading technical development of control systems, strengthening existing systems while helping create new solutions
* Applying control theory to shape system and subsystem requirements
* Supporting ultra-precise nanometre-level movements and handling sub-nanometre noise challenges
* Acting as the subject matter expert and knowledge centre for mechatronic control systems
* Planning technical activities and getting hands-on with equipment to prove and validate designs
* Leading failure analysis and feeding forward insights into future developments
* Presenting and documenting clear, engaging technical work
* Supporting applications, manufacturing, and service teams with fault identification and resolution
* What You'll Need:Essential:
o Proven experience developing and fine-tuning precision motion control systems, ideally at nanometre scale
o Track record as a technical lead on Mechatronic Control Systems
o Strong knowledge of Feedback and Feedforward loops and effective application of PID processes
o Experience working with Bode plots, Pole-Zero plots, system transfer functions and stability criteria (time and frequency domain)
o Proficiency in programming languages such as LabVIEW, Python or MATLAB
o BSc/BEng in Physics, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent growth path through apprenticeship and relevant experience)
This role is predominantly onsite, working in a high-tech facility.Salary up to 75K depending on experience, with a bonus, EMI share scheme, private healthcare, 25 days annual leave, death in service, and a 4% pension with salary sacrifice.Sponsorship on offer if required. It is an immediate requirement.Ascent People is acting as an Employment Agency in respect of this role. Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered.