Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
23/04/2024
Full time
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Are you willing and able to obtain security clearance? Do you have experience working within Nuclear (Or any other highly regulated sector)? Do you have optioneering, Feasibility and FEED experience? Do you have design delivery experience, involving conceptual designs and FEED of complex process facilities and plant design? Description As a member of the design team, you will work with one of our key clients in the Nuclear sector, delivering to our Client's multiple customers, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) including technical feasibility and best available technology (BAT) studies. You will act as C&I lead engineer in the delivery of Conceptual and Basic Design of new build or modifications of (production) facilities; providing directions and oversight regarding design development to third party engineering service providers. Providing your expert knowledge and advice, from a technical seniority perspective, you will manage Plant Design requirement specifications, including Asset protection and management strategy, CapEx plans, Safety and Learning from Experience. You will be part of developing the Client's Group design standards to meet world class safety standards, site license requirements and providing competitive advantages to be supplier of choice in the Nuclear (Enrichment) business. This role will require some onsite working initially, with a hybrid approach thereafter. Responsibilities Ensure advanced plant designs comprises safety features based on best industrial practice and lessons learnt from the (nuclear) business. Determine C&I (automation) design engineering aspects, options and evaluation in contribution to feasibility/optioneering/best available technology studies. Delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with focus on C&I expertise area. Delivery of Basic Design packages concerning Core Plant Technology (CPT) with respect to C&I systems and equipment. Provide directions and oversight concerning Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes on request of site or group project managers. Define and maintain Core Plant Technology (CPT) design expertise on the basis of Client's best (safety) practice and world class state of the art technology (Design Technology Excellence Centre). Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Process Automation or Robotics. Any other equivalent in combination with a Professional Engineer (PE) license obtained by accredited examination in associated areas. Recognized specialist in expertise area; high, in-depth level of knowledge and problem solving capabilities. Demonstrable track record in successful design delivery involving conceptual designs and FEED of complex process facilities. Minimum of 3 years in role of lead engineer and/or design engineering manager. Specific knowhow and technical skills Ability to model and simulate complex stationary and dynamic integrated process systems with respect to process and mechanical requirements, design starting points. C&I (automation) expertise in process industry. Capability to analyse (measurement) data of complex process systems to solve or improve performance and understand (root) cause of events. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
19/04/2024
Project-based
Are you willing and able to obtain security clearance? Do you have experience working within Nuclear (Or any other highly regulated sector)? Do you have optioneering, Feasibility and FEED experience? Do you have design delivery experience, involving conceptual designs and FEED of complex process facilities and plant design? Description As a member of the design team, you will work with one of our key clients in the Nuclear sector, delivering to our Client's multiple customers, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) including technical feasibility and best available technology (BAT) studies. You will act as C&I lead engineer in the delivery of Conceptual and Basic Design of new build or modifications of (production) facilities; providing directions and oversight regarding design development to third party engineering service providers. Providing your expert knowledge and advice, from a technical seniority perspective, you will manage Plant Design requirement specifications, including Asset protection and management strategy, CapEx plans, Safety and Learning from Experience. You will be part of developing the Client's Group design standards to meet world class safety standards, site license requirements and providing competitive advantages to be supplier of choice in the Nuclear (Enrichment) business. This role will require some onsite working initially, with a hybrid approach thereafter. Responsibilities Ensure advanced plant designs comprises safety features based on best industrial practice and lessons learnt from the (nuclear) business. Determine C&I (automation) design engineering aspects, options and evaluation in contribution to feasibility/optioneering/best available technology studies. Delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with focus on C&I expertise area. Delivery of Basic Design packages concerning Core Plant Technology (CPT) with respect to C&I systems and equipment. Provide directions and oversight concerning Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes on request of site or group project managers. Define and maintain Core Plant Technology (CPT) design expertise on the basis of Client's best (safety) practice and world class state of the art technology (Design Technology Excellence Centre). Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Process Automation or Robotics. Any other equivalent in combination with a Professional Engineer (PE) license obtained by accredited examination in associated areas. Recognized specialist in expertise area; high, in-depth level of knowledge and problem solving capabilities. Demonstrable track record in successful design delivery involving conceptual designs and FEED of complex process facilities. Minimum of 3 years in role of lead engineer and/or design engineering manager. Specific knowhow and technical skills Ability to model and simulate complex stationary and dynamic integrated process systems with respect to process and mechanical requirements, design starting points. C&I (automation) expertise in process industry. Capability to analyse (measurement) data of complex process systems to solve or improve performance and understand (root) cause of events. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Are you willing and able to obtain security clearance? Do you have experience working within Nuclear (Or any other highly regulated sector)? Do you have optioneering, Feasibility and FEED experience? Do you have experience in delivering Conceptual Design and Basic design packages relating to C&I systems and equipment? Description As a member of the design team, you will work with one of our key clients in the Nuclear sector, delivering to our Client's multiple customers, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) including technical feasibility and best available technology (BAT) studies. You will act as C&I lead engineer in the delivery of Conceptual and Basic Design of new build or modifications of (production) facilities; providing directions and oversight regarding design development to third party engineering service providers. Providing your expert knowledge and advice, from a technical seniority perspective, you will manage Plant Design requirement specifications, including Asset protection and management strategy, CapEx plans, Safety and Learning from Experience. You will be part of developing the Client's Group design standards to meet world class safety standards, site license requirements and providing competitive advantages to be supplier of choice in the Nuclear (Enrichment) business. This role will require some onsite working initially, with a hybrid approach thereafter. Responsibilities Ensure advanced plant designs comprises safety features based on best industrial practice and lessons learnt from the (nuclear) business. Determine C&I (automation) design engineering aspects, options and evaluation in contribution to feasibility/optioneering/best available technology studies. Delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with focus on C&I expertise area. Delivery of Basic Design packages concerning Core Plant Technology (CPT) with respect to C&I systems and equipment. Provide directions and oversight concerning Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes on request of site or group project managers. Define and maintain Core Plant Technology (CPT) design expertise on the basis of Client's best (safety) practice and world class state of the art technology (Design Technology Excellence Centre). Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Process Automation or Robotics. Any other equivalent in combination with a Professional Engineer (PE) license obtained by accredited examination in associated areas. Recognized specialist in expertise area; high, in-depth level of knowledge and problem solving capabilities. Demonstrable track record in successful design delivery involving conceptual designs and FEED of complex process facilities. Minimum of 3 years in role of lead engineer and/or design engineering manager. Specific knowhow and technical skills Ability to model and simulate complex stationary and dynamic integrated process systems with respect to process and mechanical requirements, design starting points. C&I (automation) expertise in process industry. Capability to analyse (measurement) data of complex process systems to solve or improve performance and understand (root) cause of events. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
19/04/2024
Project-based
Are you willing and able to obtain security clearance? Do you have experience working within Nuclear (Or any other highly regulated sector)? Do you have optioneering, Feasibility and FEED experience? Do you have experience in delivering Conceptual Design and Basic design packages relating to C&I systems and equipment? Description As a member of the design team, you will work with one of our key clients in the Nuclear sector, delivering to our Client's multiple customers, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) including technical feasibility and best available technology (BAT) studies. You will act as C&I lead engineer in the delivery of Conceptual and Basic Design of new build or modifications of (production) facilities; providing directions and oversight regarding design development to third party engineering service providers. Providing your expert knowledge and advice, from a technical seniority perspective, you will manage Plant Design requirement specifications, including Asset protection and management strategy, CapEx plans, Safety and Learning from Experience. You will be part of developing the Client's Group design standards to meet world class safety standards, site license requirements and providing competitive advantages to be supplier of choice in the Nuclear (Enrichment) business. This role will require some onsite working initially, with a hybrid approach thereafter. Responsibilities Ensure advanced plant designs comprises safety features based on best industrial practice and lessons learnt from the (nuclear) business. Determine C&I (automation) design engineering aspects, options and evaluation in contribution to feasibility/optioneering/best available technology studies. Delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with focus on C&I expertise area. Delivery of Basic Design packages concerning Core Plant Technology (CPT) with respect to C&I systems and equipment. Provide directions and oversight concerning Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes on request of site or group project managers. Define and maintain Core Plant Technology (CPT) design expertise on the basis of Client's best (safety) practice and world class state of the art technology (Design Technology Excellence Centre). Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Process Automation or Robotics. Any other equivalent in combination with a Professional Engineer (PE) license obtained by accredited examination in associated areas. Recognized specialist in expertise area; high, in-depth level of knowledge and problem solving capabilities. Demonstrable track record in successful design delivery involving conceptual designs and FEED of complex process facilities. Minimum of 3 years in role of lead engineer and/or design engineering manager. Specific knowhow and technical skills Ability to model and simulate complex stationary and dynamic integrated process systems with respect to process and mechanical requirements, design starting points. C&I (automation) expertise in process industry. Capability to analyse (measurement) data of complex process systems to solve or improve performance and understand (root) cause of events. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Summary: A world-leading test equipment company that helps utility companies install, protect, and maintain infrastructure networks is entering an exciting phase of hardware development. They are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to help shape the direction of the next generation of underground location products. This role sits within the New Product Development (NPD) team, responsible for executing the technology and product roadmaps. You will lead technical research to increase maturity and decrease risk in upcoming projects. As landscapes continuously evolve, you'll ensure roadmaps align and research feeds into robust products. Responsibilities Include: Leading and owning work packages from inception through completion Mentoring junior engineers and leading technical/cross-functional teams Providing technical interface to product management, developing concepts aligned to roadmaps Applying electronics engineering knowledge to plan, lead, and execute design tasks Developing technical solutions requiring ingenuity and creativity Requirements: Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or similar Skilled all-round electronics designer Strong analog design, test, PSU, EMC/regulatory, simulation, manufacturing test experience Debugging of processor-based hardware Board documentation and software team liaison Extensive product development background Ability to lead and mentor technical teams Benefits Include: Competitive salary Home/office hybrid working opportunities 25 days annual leave plus option to buy 3 more Pension scheme with employer contributions Private medical cover options Cycle to work scheme Free parking Annual bonus This is an opportunity to shape cutting-edge underground utility location products for a world-leading company with an excellent work-life balance. If you have the required electronics engineering skills, apply today!
18/04/2024
Full time
Summary: A world-leading test equipment company that helps utility companies install, protect, and maintain infrastructure networks is entering an exciting phase of hardware development. They are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to help shape the direction of the next generation of underground location products. This role sits within the New Product Development (NPD) team, responsible for executing the technology and product roadmaps. You will lead technical research to increase maturity and decrease risk in upcoming projects. As landscapes continuously evolve, you'll ensure roadmaps align and research feeds into robust products. Responsibilities Include: Leading and owning work packages from inception through completion Mentoring junior engineers and leading technical/cross-functional teams Providing technical interface to product management, developing concepts aligned to roadmaps Applying electronics engineering knowledge to plan, lead, and execute design tasks Developing technical solutions requiring ingenuity and creativity Requirements: Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or similar Skilled all-round electronics designer Strong analog design, test, PSU, EMC/regulatory, simulation, manufacturing test experience Debugging of processor-based hardware Board documentation and software team liaison Extensive product development background Ability to lead and mentor technical teams Benefits Include: Competitive salary Home/office hybrid working opportunities 25 days annual leave plus option to buy 3 more Pension scheme with employer contributions Private medical cover options Cycle to work scheme Free parking Annual bonus This is an opportunity to shape cutting-edge underground utility location products for a world-leading company with an excellent work-life balance. If you have the required electronics engineering skills, apply today!
Build Inspector - Inside IR35 - £26 per hour - BPSS Cleared (Or Willing to Undergo) - 12 Months (extension likely) - 37 Hours (Mon to Fri) - Stevenage - Single Stage Interview Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Build Inspector to join our client in advanced engineering on a 12 -month deal from Stevenage. Responsibilities: Carry on hardware in line and final inspections. (Visual inspection, measurement inspection, electrical testing) Provide technical comment and advice to the Spacecraft Production team regarding quality control, calling upon any specialist knowledge as appropriate. Support Spacecraft Production operators/technicians in deciding on the severity of an incident or any go/no-go decisions that may be needed. Advise and if required support the Spacecraft Production team leader on quality matters. Review Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements and standards, whether specific or more general. If needed, reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Review drawings as needed in support of a work instruction review. Verify Spacecraft Production work instructions for adequate quality coverage through Quality Verification Points. If needed reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Perform patrol inspection, not limited to the inspection of documentation and hardware but including Spacecraft. Production process application, and also the controls and disciplines of the workshop such as: Cleanliness Tool calibration Training records Request and/or carry out a process audit as and when necessary AIT process 'spot checks' Skills/Experience Required: Essential: Right attitude to adapt with the essential skills and experiences in a manufacturing environment is as much valued as experience in a quality role. 2 years in a manufacturing business Knowledge on composite/carbon and/or electrical testing Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site for short periods when required - also on an occasional basis Desirable: ESA qualification would be a plus Recognised time served apprenticeship within the aerospace industry Experience within the aerospace or related industries. Science based or electronics GCSEs Experience with CMM would be a plus Experience with 3D drawings (CATIA) would be a plus
18/04/2024
Project-based
Build Inspector - Inside IR35 - £26 per hour - BPSS Cleared (Or Willing to Undergo) - 12 Months (extension likely) - 37 Hours (Mon to Fri) - Stevenage - Single Stage Interview Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Build Inspector to join our client in advanced engineering on a 12 -month deal from Stevenage. Responsibilities: Carry on hardware in line and final inspections. (Visual inspection, measurement inspection, electrical testing) Provide technical comment and advice to the Spacecraft Production team regarding quality control, calling upon any specialist knowledge as appropriate. Support Spacecraft Production operators/technicians in deciding on the severity of an incident or any go/no-go decisions that may be needed. Advise and if required support the Spacecraft Production team leader on quality matters. Review Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements and standards, whether specific or more general. If needed, reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Review drawings as needed in support of a work instruction review. Verify Spacecraft Production work instructions for adequate quality coverage through Quality Verification Points. If needed reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Perform patrol inspection, not limited to the inspection of documentation and hardware but including Spacecraft. Production process application, and also the controls and disciplines of the workshop such as: Cleanliness Tool calibration Training records Request and/or carry out a process audit as and when necessary AIT process 'spot checks' Skills/Experience Required: Essential: Right attitude to adapt with the essential skills and experiences in a manufacturing environment is as much valued as experience in a quality role. 2 years in a manufacturing business Knowledge on composite/carbon and/or electrical testing Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site for short periods when required - also on an occasional basis Desirable: ESA qualification would be a plus Recognised time served apprenticeship within the aerospace industry Experience within the aerospace or related industries. Science based or electronics GCSEs Experience with CMM would be a plus Experience with 3D drawings (CATIA) would be a plus