Mechatronics Engineer

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Integrating electrically operated mechanical systems for niche manufacturer of special purpose commercial vehicles from a traditional factory HQ in Dorking, Surrey. They are expanding nicely in a buoyant sector, have long industry pedigree and are a family-feel employer with good flexible benefits. This friendly firm will suit you if you enjoy belonging to a supportive team and being involved in challenging automotive engineering projects.
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The Mechatronics Engineer job itself where you will have responsibility for the application engineering of existing and new product range onto a wide variety of commercial vehicle chassis. The role includes new product development, implementing new options, chassis applications to commercial vehicles. More specifically:
* Produce 3D CAD schemes and from them produce 2D CAD drawings to ISO standards.
* Liaise with chassis manufacturers to integrate our products via CANBUS control
* Respond to technical enquiries and technically assist with Sales Order Process.
* Design effective solutions enabling the application of our product range within the ever-changing commercial vehicle market.
* Liaise with production personnel to achieve completion of production and prototype machines.
* To liaise regularly and effectively with other members of the team to ensure a cohesive overall design.
* To engage in the prototyping of new components, their evaluation and testing under representative conditions.
* Value analysis/Cost reduction plays an important part of the Engineering brief in order to maintain an acceptable profit margin for the Company.
* Contribute to maintaining a high level of housekeeping and attention to health and safety issues so as to create a healthy and safe working environment.
* Willing to travel within UK and overseas to facilitate application projects on occasion.
You will have
To be successful as Mechatronics Engineer you will have a healthy mix of the following:
* Mechanical engineering design experience essential
* Experience and knowledge 2D Electrical CAD software (E3 preferred),
* Knowledge of automotive electrics, electronics including CAN bus.
* Knowledge of mobile hydraulics and pneumatics preferred.
* Experience of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred),
* Experience of chassis applications or special vehicles with understanding of Whole Vehicle Type Approval or Individual Vehicle Approval beneficial.
* Drive, energy, determination with commitment and have ability to co­ordinate multi-task projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team.
* Clean current UK driving license holder
* Willingness to travel within the UK & overseas on occasion
You will get
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will enjoy, a competitive salary, £40K-£45K per annum (for a 37.5 hour week). Plus, a benefits package that include:
* 25 Days holiday (+ bank holidays)
* Life assurance at 5 x salary
* Pension options: You 3.5% them 5.5% OR better still you 5% them 7.5%
* Profit-related bonus - 5% of salary
* Flexible benefits e.g. cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, retail discounts
You can apply
To the Mechatronics Engineer job by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed)
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