Contract Mechatronics Engineer (Outside IR35 | Hybrid) – Renewable Energy for Sub-Saharan Africa
Location:
Hybrid – Remote with regular on-site work in
London
Contract Type:
Outside IR35
Duration:
6 months (initial), potential to extend
Start Date:
ASAP
Rate:
Competitive (Outside IR35)
Are you a
Mechatronics Engineer
with a strong background in
product design
,
control systems
, and
electrical layout
? Want to apply your expertise to a purpose-driven project delivering
renewable energy
solutions to communities across
Sub-Saharan Africa
?
Our client – a mission-led engineering organisation – is seeking a hands-on
contract Mechatronics Engineer
to support prototyping and product development at their London-based site. The focus is on developing scalable, resilient hardware to enable access to off-grid, clean energy.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
* Strong
SolidWorks
capability for mechanical and electromechanical design
* Hands-on
prototyping
and support of product development at the
London
site
* Design and layout of
electrical systems
(low-voltage DC preferred)
* Experience with
control systems
integration – ideally in renewable or off-grid tech
* End-to-end
product design
– from concept through to build and test
* Collaboration with electronics, embedded systems, and operations teams
* Supporting documentation including BOMs, schematics, and assembly drawings
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Background in
mechatronics
,
mechanical
, or
electromechanical
engineering
* Experience with
renewable energy systems
, off-grid tech, or sustainable hardware
* Practical, hands-on approach with a focus on building and testing prototypes
* Comfortable splitting time between remote work and the
London
site
* Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for real-world, cost-effective design
Why Join?
* Contribute to a project with real
global social and environmental impact
* Flexible
hybrid working
with an
Outside IR35
contract
* Work in a collaborative, mission-driven team
* Opportunity to shape early-stage hardware with real-world deployment
Want to engineer change?
Apply now by sending your CV to [Insert Contact Info/Email] with the subject:
Mechatronics Engineer – Renewable Energy (Contract)