Mechatronics Engineer £40-44k pa + benefits

Mechatronics Engineer circa £40-44,000 dep exp +Benefits

Caerphilly area

Global Manufacturer

The mechatronics engineer is responsible for the specification, design, test, and validation of both low and high voltage electrical systems

Main Responsibilities:

New Product Introduction

· Product Development

· Review customer specifications and others to determine requirements and/or feasibility for the product.

· Designing to the requirements of both customer and regulatory standards, including EMC and Environmental.

· Participate in DFMEA and DRBFM processes in relation to electrical components and sub-systems.

· Designing and 2D drafting of electrical harnesses in line with system requirements

· Participate in engineering design reviews as required.

· Interact with vendors and customers on engineering design issues. Communicate with suppliers to understand capabilities and ensure cost-effective solutions.

· Participate in the development of control strategy and control specifications.

Test and Validation support

· Creating, executing test and validating plans for products and components, documenting the results.

· Create validation plans for component validation. Work with customers to develop the system performance to their satisfaction.

· Create gap analysis on customer electrical requirements to identify current non-compliances. Then, create a work verification plan to close the issue.

· Plan and support external test house compliance tests as per customer/legislative requirements.

· Design and build prototype-testing equipment.

Customer support

· With support from the quality team, engage in technical investigations with customers through site visits and identify root causes. Work on corrective actions with suppliers

Specific Qualifications:

· Mechatronics Degree or Mechanical Engineering degree with strong Electrical skills

· Design Engineers with an alternative qualification in Electrical Engineering and some relevant experience can be considered for the position such as electromechanical engineers.

Previous Work Experience:

· Circa 5 years’ experience working within a design/development environment. Desirable but not essential

· Minimum 4 years electrical and mechanical design experience gained in industry.

· Experience of working within an automotive industry.

· Experience in automotive high voltage systems.

Specific Knowledge / Skills Competence:

· Using the Creo 3D Cad package or similar is a distinct advantage but not essential.

· Ability to understand/produce technical drawings.

· Change management processes (PCN ECN etc…)

· Communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations.

· Excellent computer skills and competence in developing and using a PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate and disseminate information.

· Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software

You must possess a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel as and when required.

Applicants must have a legal right to work in the U.K without Company sponsorship.

Travel to work from; Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, Merthyr, Ebbw Vale, Hereford, Swansea, Bridgend