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Advanced Research Engineer - Mechatronics

United Kingdom, Coventry Employment contract 40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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We are looking for an Advanced Research Engineer to join our Mechatronics and Machines Team. The role is primarily focused on the technical delivery of projects and programmes across the MTC. You will report to our team lead and work across various technology departments, industrial sectors, and customers.

Job Responsibility

  • Largely independent delivery of larger project's technical deliverables
  • Acting as Technical Lead for smaller projects where required
  • ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescales
  • This role will require involvement in all aspects of the project delivery including but not restricted to: in-depth research, concept generation, detailed design, generation of technical drawings, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, technical support of commissioning, awareness of project budget and deliverables
  • Proactive approach in the identification, technical specification, and delivery of new and novel technology capability into the MTC, undertaking innovative Engineering research work focused primarily on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+

Requirements

  • BSc, BEng, MSc or MEng in an appropriate Mechanical Engineering or suitable Engineering discipline
  • At least 5-10 years mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering experience, with specialisation in Machines or Automation
  • Demonstrable experience of designing machinery, manufacturing equipment or products
  • Able to demonstrate industrial project delivery including, but not restricted to: in-depth research, concept generation, detailed design, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, technical support of commissioning, demonstrable ability to work to project budget and deliverable timelines
  • Able to generate technical drawings in compliance with BS888 standard
  • Working knowledge of materials, relevant directives, regulations and standards, mechanical principles, and manufacturing techniques
  • Working knowledge of Siemens NX, Solidworks, or other CAD software package
  • Working knowledge of sensors and instrumentation
  • Working knowledge of data logging and analysis
  • An ability to liaise with clients and industrial members, whilst working with the team to budget and plan engineering projects across various industrial sectors. Helping to develop design specifications, statement of requirements and feasibility studies
  • Demonstrable knowledge of problem-solving tools and error-proofing techniques, escalating and resolving them where possible
  • Able to demonstrate best practise technical report and presentation writing skills
  • as well as an ability to present clearly and confidently at all levels within or outside the organisation
  • Capable of identifying project and business risks, escalating for consideration
  • Pragmatic hands-on experience, providing problem solving approach and who is willing to physically participate in completion of work when required

Nice to have

  • Awareness or working knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic components
  • Experience or awareness of using PLC hardware, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi
  • Experience in any relevant programming language
  • Experience working with the Machinery Directive and CE/UKCA marking guidelines
  • To have achieved or be in the process of achieving Chartered Engineer Status

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical
  • 2x pension contribution
  • Electric lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Flexible Working
  • Excellent Pension Scheme
  • 4 Day week and WFH available
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