You’re a Mechatronics Engineer / Automation Engineer with extensive experience in PLC programming and robotics. You’ll be based from our factory in Wrexham, but will work on projects across the UK and internationally with our global company to install and commission our automated production line equipment. You’ll be a highly valued member of the team who need your expertise in mechanical, electronic and computer engineering principles.
 
BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000
 
BENEFITS:
· Early finish on Friday’s - c20 x Friday’s off per year!
· Enhanced employer pension contributions
· Reduced gym memberships
· Health cash back scheme
· Employee assistance programme
 
LOCATION: You’ll be working from our factory based in Wrexham, with required UK and international travel.
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: You could live in Wrexham, Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Mold, Rhyl, Market Drayton, Nantwich, Runcorn, Liverpool
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechatronic Engineer / Automation Engineer - Automation / Print
 
As our Mechatronic Engineer you’ll be designing, developing and implementing innovative mechatronic systems / solutions. You’ll use your extensive mechanical, electronic and computer engineering knowledge to create prototypes and conduct testing on the equipment to ensure functionality, reliability and ensure performance standards are met.
 
You’ll be required to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally, staying on site for 4-6 weeks at a time, to install, commission and set up our production line equipment. You’ll:
· Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in existing systems
· Project manage, leading the team to plan, schedule and execute the project within time and cost budgets
· Integrate mechanical, electronic and software components into cohesive systems
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechatronic Engineer / Automation Engineer - Automation / Print
 
You’re a degree qualified and experienced Mechatronic Engineer used to working with control systems, sensors, actuators and robotics. You possess a strong knowledge of industrial automation and manufacturing process which means you’ll slot seamlessly into our team.
 
You have extensive experience in programming PLC controls along with plenty of hands on technical / design experience. You’re used to working in a team and are able to manage multiple projects, You will be:
· Educated to a degree level or higher in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar field
· Interested in engineering principles and constantly developing your skills
· Experienced with programming languages such as C/C# or Python, but this isn’t essential
 
You must be happy to stay away from for extended periods of time. This is a couple of times a year, but is essential to the role.
 
THE COMPANY:
We manufacture top of the range products from office printers, to industrial machining centres. We have won awards for our carbon neutral recycling facilities in Europe. We invest in our staff and promote growth within our business.
 
PROSPECTS:
As an international business, we offer the opportunity to work across the globe and support progression within the company.
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Mechatronics Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Technician, CAD Draughtsperson - Factory Automation, Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Printers, Scanners, Line Equipment.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: JC17771, Wallace Hind Selection