Mechatronics Engineer – Manufacturing & Automation
Location: Manchester (Fully On‑Site)
Team: 15 Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, CI, Quality, Technicians)
Business Size: Over 275 employees
About thepanyA leading global manufacturer specialising in electromechanical systems, automation, and precision engineered products. The Manchester site is thepany’s largest UK engineering hub, offering daily collaboration with highly skilled engineers across multiple disciplines. The organisation is known for continuous innovation,plex engineering challenges, and a culture where learning, curiosity, and adaptability are valued.
The OpportunityThis is a hands‑on, design‑focused Mechatronics Engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solvingplex problems, working across multiple engineering domains, and taking products from cradle to grave. The role is challenging and exciting — and here’s why:
A senior engineer recently retired after 20+ years, leaving behind a nearlyplete machine with no documentation. One of your first of many major projects will be to reverse engineer the system, understand how it works, andplete the design. An engineer who loves aplex challenge will find this the perfect environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead mechanical design using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
2. Reverse engineer a machine andplete its development
3. Design, develop, and optimise systems involving sensors, actuators, motors, and embeddedponents
4. Contribute to PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley) and automation development
5. Support manufacturing teams with troubleshooting, improvements, and root‑cause analysis
6. Work closely with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and quality engineers
7. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function
8. Produce technical documentation, drawings, and design specifications
9. Support prototype builds, testing, and validation
10. Engage in a fast‑moving environment where priorities and challenges evolve daily
What Makes This Role Unique
11. A rare chance to reverse engineer aplex electromechanical system from scratch
12. Exposure to high‑level automation, robotics, and PLC‑driven machinery
13. Daily collaboration with highly intelligent, multidisciplinary engineers
14. A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and adaptability
15. Full lifecycle ownership — from concept to production
16. A stable, global business with strong engineering heritage
Desired Skills & Experience
17. Strong mechanical design capability — this is the deal‑breaker
18. Highly proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
19. Experience with PLC / automation systems (Allen‑Bradley preferred)
20. Background in electromechanical design, robotics, or automation
21. Familiarity with Python and basic C
22. Experience taking products from concept through to manufacture
23. Ability to work in a fast‑changing environment
24. Strong problem‑solving and reverse‑engineering mindset
Desirable Backgrounds - Candidates maye from:
25. Mechatronics
26. Mechanical engineering
27. Electrical engineering
28. Robotics
29. Automation engineering
30. Electromechanical product development
Working Environment
31. Fully on‑site role
32. Fast‑paced first 3 months with constant change, candidates must enjoy this
33. Supportive team of 13 engineers with deep technical knowledge
This role gives you the chance to step into a high‑impact engineering position with a verypetitive salary, that will only ever increase. You’ll work at thepany’s largest UK engineering site, surrounded by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You’ll take ownership of a rare reverse‑engineering challenge with real technical autonomy. If you want fast learning, constant variety and visible impact, this role delivers it. #4792016 - Alex Mellor