Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, permanent
About us:
RoBAT Ltd is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a small multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards).
The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation.
About the role:
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your mechanical design skills whilst making a valuable contribution to RoBAT’s product development, all within a varied and challenging environment.
Your key responsibilities will be:
• Supporting Head of Mechanical Design and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in machine design and development.
• Involvement in every aspect of mechanical design from concept to manufacture.
• Ensuring that our design work is accurate, complete, timely and thorough with an aptitude to create novel solutions.
Essential Requirements:
• A passion for Mechanical Design.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve and think creatively.
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related subject.
• Experience with 3D parametric modelling package (preferably Autodesk Inventor)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable requirements:
• Practical experience of working with hand tools etc.
• Exposure to robotics and/or automation
• Knowledge of CAD data management and revision control. (Vault preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel, 2D CAD packages
• Any practical experience with CAM, metal working machines, milling, turning etc.
Occasional world-wide travel may be necessary (almost all our customers are outside the UK/Europe)
RoBAT offers an excellent working environment within a close-knit team. As part of your employment you will receive all the usual benefits, including 25 days holiday per annum, a company Sick Pay Scheme and pension.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today