Mechanical Design Engineer

A Mechanical Design Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our Dublin based Client - an award-winning technology company developing very high precision electro/ mechanical optical assemblies. Role is reporting into the company Engineering Manager.

ROLE:

• Design of mechanical equipment to specific requirements
• Analysis of problems and associated root cause analyses.
• Ensuring that all engineering documentation created as part of tasks meet the requirements of internal procedures & timelines. This includes CAD, engineering drawings, BOMs, Technical Specifications, test plans and other program deliverables
• Ensure that design outputs comply with all relevant design specifications via well-presented calculations.
• Generate and perform validation / testing programmes of designs.
• Undertake continuous improvement activities
• Module/System construction and testing
• On site systems integration and commissioning at collaborator sites worldwide

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree level in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Ideally 3 years' experience in a relevant environment.
• Ability to design mechanical assemblies from first principles (specific emphasis is placed upon a strong understanding of Solid Mechanics, Thermal Dynamics, Materials and Vibration)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An appreciation for how components are machined in practice
• Hands-on system design and construction experience
• 3rd party regulatory approval (particularly CE Marking) experience.
• Strong background in 3D CAD applications e.g. SolidWorks and document management systems
• Knowledge of GMT & FEA advantageous.