Job Description
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Product Development
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Circa £70,000 + Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🚀 Are you a hands-on Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for automation, high-speed mechanisms, and building technology that makes a real-world impact? I'm working with an ambitious, fast-growing tech start-up in the sustainable agriculture sector that’s looking to scale their advanced production technology – and they need a Mechanical Engineer to help lead the charge.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something meaningful, where you’ll design and develop precision automation systems that are transforming how we produce at scale – with direct applications across robotics, bio-tech, and sustainability.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Own the mechanical design and development of key automation modules
2. Design high-speed material transfer mechanisms for 24/7 operation
3. Integrate mechanical systems with electronics and software teams for complete solutions
4. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture
5. Drive desig...