Project Engineer (ElectricalMechatronics)

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechatronics Background)

Description:
We are hiring for our client an established machinery design automation and control systems specialist who are seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing team. Working across sectors such as Food & Beverage Water & Wastewater and wider automated processing this Project Engineer role offers a strong blend of design hands-on commissioning and project delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a practical technical environment and be experienced in building control panels fault-finding and basic PLC work and installing automated equipment such as conveyors pelleting systems and integrated machinery.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Project Engineer Job

1. Highly varied role covering design panel build understanding installation and commissioning.

2. Exposure to multi-industry automation including Food & Bev Water Pharma etc

3. Strong opportunities for technical development in PLCs automation and project management.

The Role:

Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
Liaise with customers to define specifications and technical requirements.
Support design and integration of mechanical and electrical systems including control panels.
Review and prepare technical drawings documentation and schematics.
Oversee installation and commissioning of automated systems conveyors palletising equipment and associated machinery.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for machinery PLC-controlled systems and electrical components.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards.

The Person:

HNC/HND (or higher) in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
Strong background in machinery maintenance or engineering roles.
Comfortable with control panel assembly electrical schematics and hands-on installation.
Experience with PLCs (fault-finding/programming) pumps motors drives and automation equipment.
Technically curious with strong problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:
Experience in food processing packaging automation or water industries.
Mitsubishi PLC programming experience.
Experience with commissioning servo systems flowmeters loadcells and automation sensors.
18th Edition or electrical installation background.

The Rewards:

Competitive salary: 35000 - 45000 DOE
Long-term career development and training opportunities.
Exposure to innovative automation projects across multiple sectors.
Supportive high-performing engineering environment.

Next Steps Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Project Engineer position please contact Dominic Heron. As a specialist recruitment consultancy Hunter Savage provides expert confidential advice to support you in making the right long-term career move. Salary is typically negotiable and listed as a guide based on your experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.