Overview
Murray McIntosh is currently recruiting for a Mechatronics Engineer to work on a permanent basis for a client of ours as detailed below:
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Manage automation projects or subsystems.
- Provide technical guidance to automation engineers.
- Produce detailed requirement specifications and design ideas.
- Design electromechanical systems (robots, actuators, conveyors, test apparatus).
- Design electrical and pneumatic control systems, creating schematics and drawings.
- Develop complex machine control systems and software using Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLCs (Ladder, SFC, Structured Text).
- Program robotic systems (Fanuc, Mitsubishi).
- Design vision systems for automated measurement, inspection, and control.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement machine safety systems for UKCA (CE) compliance.
- Develop 3D engineering models and detailed drawings.
- Review in-house and subcontracted drawings.
- Source equipment/components with suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Assemble and commission automated machines and subsystems.
- Produce process documentation (SOPs, d/pFMEA, BOMs, process flows, control plans).
Skills, Abilities, and Experience:
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Extensive experience in designing and building electromechanical products or machines.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and PLC programming in Ladder Logic.
- Strong understanding of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
- Project management experience.
- Ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 standard.
Chris Nelson
Principal Consultant - Engineering
I always felt like Chris was working hard to ensure that my requirements were being met as well as the clients!
Chris approached me for an engineering role that was well aligned with my experience and was prompt in replying to all of my questions. Everything was discussed on the phone and then followed up by email to confirm everything in a professional manner. I always felt like Chris was working hard to ensure that my requirements were being met as well as the client and he has always been available to help with any queries that I have had
Principal Development Engineer - Principal Development Engineer at JCB Power Systems
Having produced results efficiently and accurately, I had no hesitation in recommending Chris and Murray McIntosh to other areas of the business
Chris’ first-hand experience of working as an engineer and being educated to degree level in mechanical engineering undoubtedly allowed him to understand the requirements of the engineering roles at JCB. This pace of recruitment support is greatly appreciated and allowed the recruitment project to process at speed and with the correct messaging.
This was a critical time for JCB and the need to supply a high volume of quality candidates was pivotal to our project’s success. Chris was diligent and focused and was in constant communication with us to ensure the process ran as smoothly as possible. Additionally, he shared a range of relevant market feedback that allowed us to refine and improve our process/search.
Having produced results efficiently and accurately, I had no hesitation in recommending Chris and Murray McIntosh to other areas of the business that were experiencing similar. Chris has continued to support us even though some of the roles we initially briefed him on have been to converted to permanent from contract roles. He has shown real value as a recruitment supplier in being flexible, understanding and delivering in any areas we offer him.
Matthew Round - Principal Systems Engineer at JCB Power Systems
Murray McIntosh were able to provide a range of SC cleared candidates who were well suited technically to the role in a very short time from the brief being given. We had interviewed three candidates and offered one within a few days. They were also able to find a replacement candidate, within 24hrs, for another role in which we had lost a candidate to a different organisation.
Bilfinger - Lead Engineer at Bilfinger
Murray McIntosh were able to guide us through an IR35 determination to ensure it was arcuate & answered questions on areas we were uncertain on whilst providing us with a suitable, highly skilled consultant who was able to deliver the work on time and to the technical standard required by our client.
Kane - Engineering Lead Kane at Kane International
Murray McIntosh delivered exactly on their promise of how a retained search would work at a key time for us. They walked us through the process, the benefits, the work they would be doing whilst taking the time to be extremely diligent and meticulous in their attention to detail to enable them to sell the opportunity in the best way. We are delighted with their work and turnaround on this hire, as well as the quality.
Head of Engineering Synectics - Head of Engineering at Synectics