Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer

Matthew James Group Ltd
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
21 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer

Berkshire -Perm -£60-£65k

A growing engineering and automation business is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer to join its specialist engineering team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering involvement across the full lifecycle of bespoke automation and machinery projects, from initial concept through to installation and ongoing support.

Working within a collaborative technical environment, you will play a key role in delivering custom-built equipment solutions used across multiple industrial sectors worldwide. The position would suit someone with a strong mix of electrical, mechanical and project engineering experience who enjoys working on complex automation systems.

Key responsibilities of the Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer

* Managing engineering projects from design through to commissioning and support

* Producing technical proposals, specifications, costings and delivery estimates

* Monitoring project progress, budgets, schedules and technical deliverables

* Coordinating documentation including manuals, certifications, test specifications and technical submissions

* Supporting design development and producing associated engineering documentation

* Creating BOMs, wiring schematics and panel layout designs

* Assisting with electrical hardware and machine automation design

* Mechanical integration of automation equipment including sensors, robotics, feeders and motion systems

* Supporting panel build activities and hard wiring where required

* Carrying out equipment testing and validation activities

* Attending customer sites for installation, commissioning and technical support

* Providing ongoing engineering assistance for deployed equipment internationally

Candidate Requirements for the successful Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer

* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

* At least 3 years’ experience within a similar engineering or automation environment

* Strong understanding of electrical systems and components including relays, breakers, switches and power supplies

* Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks

* Ability to produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

* Confident applying practical engineering judgement to solve technical issues

* Good organisational and project coordination skills

* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

* Comfortable using Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Project and PowerPoint

* Manufacturing or industrial automation experience would be advantageous

* Professional engineering accreditation would be beneficial but is not essential

Additional Information

This role will involve occasional international travel to support equipment installation and commissioning projects across global manufacturing sites.

The successful Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer will join an established engineering team delivering advanced automation and process improvement solutions to a broad international customer base across sectors including aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing.

If you feel you are a good match for this role then please apply today

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