Role: Graduate Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
Do you want to apply your degree to real-world automation? Oliver Valves is a global leader in valve technology, and we are looking for a Graduate Mechatronics Engineer to be the bridge between traditional engineering and the future of manufacturing.
Based at our world-class facility in Knutsford, you will be a key player in our R&D team, driving efficiency through Industry 4.0 integration.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is responsible for driving the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness across the organisation, with a primary focus on R&D.
* Building the Future: Designing and deploying new data logging systems and infrastructure.
* R&D Optimisation: Evaluating our valve qualification processes to find "smart" efficiency gains.
* Project Ownership: Sourcing components, commissioning projects, and seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor.
The Teck Stack You’ll Use:
* Coding: Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
* Systems: IEC (phone number removed) languages, Linux-based systems.
* Hardware: Sensors (Pressure/Temp), Motors, Actuators, and PLCs.
* Design: SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
What You’ll Bring
* A recent Graduate in Mechatronics, Automation, or Robotics.
* A "Tinkerer": You love being hands-on with hardware and code alike.
* Local: You are already based within commuting distance of Knutsford and ready to hit the ground running.
* Proactive: You don’t wait for instructions; you see a problem and find the code (or the tool) to fix it.
What’s On Offer?
* Competitive salary (£27k-£32k) + Discretionary Bonus.
* Comprehensive Medical Cash Plan (Dental, Physio, etc.).
* A company pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% to help you plan for the future.
* A clear path for career development in multi-award-winning engineering firm (x2 Queen’s Award winners) within a King’s Award-winning group. We offer world-class mentorship in a high-growth, prestigious environment.
* Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
* Increased annual leave based on length of service.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.
* Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) – No weekend shifts