Graduate Mechatronics Engineer

Role: Graduate Mechatronics Engineer

Location: Knutsford Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

Do you want to apply your degree to real-world automation Oliver Valves is a global leader in valve technology and we are looking for a Graduate Mechatronics Engineer to be the bridge between traditional engineering and the future of manufacturing.

Based at our world-class facility in Knutsford you will be a key player in our R&D team driving efficiency through Industry 4.0 integration.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design manufacture and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems serving industries such as oil and gas petrochemical and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. Were a profitable privately owned and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What Youll Be Doing

This role is responsible for driving the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve efficiency productivity safety and cost-effectiveness across the organisation with a primary focus on R&D.

• Building the Future: Designing and deploying new data logging systems and infrastructure.

• R&D Optimisation: Evaluating our valve qualification processes to find smart efficiency gains.

• Project Ownership: Sourcing components commissioning projects and seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor.

The Teck Stack Youll Use:

• Coding: Python HTML JavaScript CSS.

• Systems: IEC 61131-3 languages Linux-based systems.

• Hardware: Sensors (Pressure/Temp) Motors Actuators and PLCs.

• Design: SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

What Youll Bring

• A recent Graduate in Mechatronics Automation or Robotics.

• A Tinkerer: You love being hands-on with hardware and code alike.

• Local: You are already based within commuting distance of Knutsford and ready to hit the ground running.

• Proactive: You dont wait for instructions; you see a problem and find the code (or the tool) to fix it.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary (27k-32k) Discretionary Bonus.

• Comprehensive Medical Cash Plan (Dental Physio etc.).

• A company pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% to help you plan for the future.

• A clear path for career development in multi-award-winning engineering firm (x2 Queens Award winners) within a Kings Award-winning group. We offer world-class mentorship in a high-growth prestigious environment.

• Long service awards recognising your continued commitment.

• Increased annual leave based on length of service.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential support.