Mechanical Engineer

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Labman Automation, a globally recognised and multi-award-winning company headquartered in North Yorkshire, specialises in designing and manufacturing bespoke laboratory automation systems and products for a diverse range of industries worldwide. With growing demand for our custom automation solutions and innovative robotic laboratory products.

We are seeking enthusiastic, initiative-taking Mechanic Engineer to join our dynamic workforce.

Why should you Join Us?

• Impact: You will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of high-impact projects in the Robotics and automation world.
• Training and Development: We invest in you – always keeping ahead of the latest technology.
• Exciting Challenges: You will solve complex technical issues in the field globally while working with cutting-edge technology.

What you will do

• Develop electro-mechanical design plans by applying engineering concepts across mechanics, optics, electronics, and computer applications.
• Adapt and evaluate engineering options, creating new architectures, algorithms, and CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with design teams, evaluate components, materials, and suppliers, and resolve integration/interface issues.
• Analyze project concepts, user input, and related products to establish performance standards for thermal, shock, vibration, and radiation.
• Organize design projects, preparing schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans.
• Verify design performance by establishing test standards, building prototypes, conducting evaluations, and resolving issues.
• Document design features, operational requirements, safety, and support needs.
• Coordinate team actions, review issues, contribute to meetings, and guide technicians.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot, and resolve production problems related to design.
• Prepare design reports by analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, participating in educational opportunities and professional networks.
• Enhance company reputation by owning new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Essential Capabilities

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to produce 3D models and engineering drawings using Solidworks (or similar)
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques such as machining, finishing, fabrication
• Basic electronic/electrical knowledge
• Innovative and problem-solving approach

Company Benefits:

• 33 days annual holiday (raising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays.
• Company profit share scheme
• 5% employer pension paid on full salary
• Travel opportunities in various roles
• Enhanced maternity Pay (long service applicable)
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Access to counsellor, psychotherapist & physiotherapist
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered.
• Free inhouse gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs

Culture:
At Labman, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are a creative and collaborative team, united by a culture of mutual support.
Our commitment is to deliver excellence in every aspect of our work, while upholding respect for ourselves, our community, and the planet. And we never forget to enjoy the journey—bringing passion and fun to everything we do.

• In it together - Being a team; a community of mutual support
• Excellence – Working & delivering at the very highest quality
• Humility – Respecting yourself and others
• Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community