Automation Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Wrexham Wales, United Kingdom BROTHER INDUSTRIES (U.K.) LTD. Full time

Ltd is a manufacturing division of Brother Industries Ltd, a global multi-business enterprise with its headquarters in Japan. Brother manufactures products ranging from office printers to industrial machining centres – see Brother Industries (U.Ltd based in Wrexham, North Wales and is one of our award-winning carbon neutral facilities in Europe.
We currently have vacancies in our automation department, which is at the forefront of Brother’s drive to automate both new and remanufacturing processes worldwide, working on projects from Initial Design, Build and Implementation, both in the UK and overseas facilities. Our automation team, create bespoke automated equipment / production lines, working with major suppliers and utilising processes such as 3D industrial robots, Cobots along with 3D printings while incorporating smart factory, industry 4.0 technologies and investigating the use of AI within the organisation.

This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical, electronic, and computer engineering principles.

Design and Development: Design and develop mechatronic systems and components, including robotics, automation systems, and smart devices.
Prototyping and Testing: Create prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance standards are met.
Integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components into cohesive systems.
Project Management: Lead or contribute to project planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers
Prepare detailed documentation, including technical reports, design specifications, and user manuals


An engineering background with a degree or higher in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in mechatronic system design and development
Experience with programming languages such as C/C#, Python
Familiarity with control systems, sensors, actuators, and robotics.
Knowledge of Industrial automation and manufacturing processes.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

On working Fridays, we have a ‘innovation working’ day enabling you to work on a project of your choice, which is linked to building your automation skills and/or embracing new technologies


Opportunity to work with the latest technologies and contribute to innovative projects.
Career development and growth opportunities
Opportunity to travel within the Brother Group sites worldwide.
Chance to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of automation.

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances.



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