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Research & Development Engineer (Warehouse Automation)

Nottingham
2 months ago
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Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer and integrator of Warehouse Automation products looking to bring on a Research & Development Engineer to work on their products and solutions from their office in the East Midlands. With a competitive base salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for a qualified mechanical engineer with experience working for business that supply automated solutions.

Responsibilities

Using AutoCAD software bespoke solutions/products for customers across the UK
Working on and developing existing products and solutions 
Creating Bills of Materials for all projects and solutions worked on
Ensuring that engineering calculations are carried out and engineering standards are adhered to
Working closely with internal departments and customers throughout the duration of projects
Attending sites nationally as and when requiredRequirements

Our client is looking for a qualified mechanical engineer with over 3 years of experience working within a business that provides automated solutions. It is essential that you have strong autoCAD skills and have experience of using other software to design automated products, ideally conveyors or Material Handling equipment. In terms of location, you must be based within commutable distance on the office in Nottingham as there will be an expectation to work from the office. You must hold a full UK driver’s license as there will be an expectation to travel to customer sites around the country. 

Benefits

Competitive base salary (up to £50k depending on experience)
25 days holiday
Pension schemeThe Company

Our client are a manufacturer and integrator of a wide range of Warehouse Automation equipment and software solutions. They provide robotics solutions, storage/retrieval systems, picking systems and many other products that increase the efficiency of the warehouse. Having been operating for 25+ years, they are able to offer a complete solution to their customer base through from design to implementation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to develop their team further

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