Junior Mechanical Engineer

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A Junior Mechanical Engineer with good experience of 3D CAD software as well as an understanding of Electronic and Electrical principles will deliver technical support to customers at the European Technical Centre of a leading name in pneumatics and industrial automation technology.

You will have graduated with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electro-mechanical Engineering and will hold a Passport and full UK driving license as there will be some travel to customer sites. Applicants must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship, either now or in the future.

Using your technical knowledge and problem solving skills, you will support product development activities, support testing of products, prepare technical documentation, investigate product claims as well as delivering training. Excellent English skills are essential.

Applications for this Junior Mechanical Engineer role are sought from mechanical / mechatronic Engineers who possess proven SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD skills, have a basic understanding of electronic / electrical engineering principles and ideally have some experience of designing mechanical components or assemblies for industrial machinery.

If you are seeking a customer facing role where you can use your mechanical engineering skills in conjunction with your problem solving skills, this exciting role offers great opportunities.

Details of salary package on application.

You must be willing to undertake some online psychometric and personality tests as the first stage of the process

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