NPD Engineer (Mechatronics)

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
Dewsbury, WF13 1BE, United Kingdom
Last month
£39,000 – £41,000 pa

Salary

£39,000 – £41,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
28 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Clear progression toward senior technical or subject-matter expert pathways Exposure to complex, safety-critical engineering projects Strong focus on cross-skilling and professional development Collaborative engineering culture with support from senior technical leadership

This is an opportunity for a Mechatronics Engineer to lead electronic, hardware and embedded software design from concept through to validation on technically complex products. You'll work at the forefront of new product development, combining electronics, controls and mechanical engineering within a collaborative engineering team.

Client Details

The client is a global engineering organisation operating within a highly technical, regulated environment. Engineering excellence, innovation and cross-functional collaboration sit at the heart of their culture.

Description

Key responsibilities

  • Support and drive new product design activity within the engineering department
  • Lead electronic and hardware design from concept, prototyping and validation through to production readiness
  • Design, test and fault-find electronic systems for electric pumps, valves and control technology
  • Develop embedded software (C/C++) to support prototyping and functional validation
  • Build, execute and document test plans for controller and system functionality
  • Prepare detailed technical specifications and documentation for embedded systems
  • Create schematics and designs using CAD tools (Inventor) and support rig build/testing
  • Participate in and present formal design reviews to senior engineering stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including electronics, mechanical and controls engineers

Profile

The successful candidate

  • Holds a degree in Mechatronics or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Has proven engineering design experience within automotive, pumps, filtration or control systems
  • Strong knowledge of power electronics, motion control systems and CAN-based communication
  • Experience with embedded software development (C/C++)
  • Confident producing and presenting technical specifications and formal design reviews
  • Hands-on testing experience, including rig build and validation activities
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and developing into a subject-matter expert

Job Offer

What's on offer

  • Salary around £40,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Clear progression toward senior technical or subject-matter expert pathways
  • Exposure to complex, safety-critical engineering projects
  • Strong focus on cross-skilling and professional development
  • Collaborative engineering culture with support from senior technical leadership

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