Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, permanent
Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology?
We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!
RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of any organization that is a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.
The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support. RoBAT Ltd. is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation. If you're passionate about automation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the success of a cutting-edge company, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with previous experience to play a key role in our mechanical design team. In this role, you will own designs from initial concept right through to the manufacturing floor. Working alongside our Head of Mechanical Design and Senior Engineers, you will tackle complex engineering challenges, creating novel solutions for cutting-edge robotic systems. If you want to see your ideas turn into real-world, high-tech machinery in a rapidly growing sector, this is the role for you.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Machine & Tooling Design: Work with Senior Engineers to design, develop, and optimize precision machinery and custom tooling.
- Full Lifecycle Ownership: Take charge of every aspect of mechanical design-from brainstorming concepts and prototyping to final manufacturing release.
- Precision & Innovation: Ensure all design work, technical drawings, and BOMs are complete and accurate within the deadlines provided.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with our shop floor Manufacturing and Production teams to troubleshoot assembly challenges and implement dynamic, real-time design improvements.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of proven experience in a mechanical design role (ideally working on machinery, automation, or moving parts).
- Education: A qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree, HND, or equivalent practical apprenticeship route).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 3D parametric modelling (Autodesk Inventor is highly preferred).
- Design for Manufacture (DFM): A deep understanding of how to design components that are cost-effective and practical to machine, fabricate, or assemble.
- Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for creating creative, robust mechanical solutions.
- Right to Work: Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable Extras (A big plus, but we can teach you!):
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude (e.g., practical experience with hand tools, metalworking, milling, or turning).
- CAM Experience.
- Prior exposure to robotics, actuators, sensors, or automated systems.
- Experience managing data and revision control using Autodesk Vault or similar PDM systems.
- Familiarity with Excel, Microsoft Access, 2D CAD packages.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary and bonus scheme
- 25 days paid holiday per annum.
- Sick pay
- Company Pension scheme
- 12pm Friday Finish
Occasional world-wide travel may be necessary (almost all our customers are outside the UK/Europe).
A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth
At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.
Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today's standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.
Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It's this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet - every day.
Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws.
For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.
Learn more about working at Mycronic https://www.mycronic.com/en/career/working-at-mycronic/
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to: [email protected] with the subject line: Mechanical Design Engineer Application.