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

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's 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.