Concept Design Engineer

Holt Executive are assisting a leading supplier of Special Purpose Automation, in their search for a Concept Design Engineer. This is the chance to work for an innovative and prestigious company who are expanding rapidly.

As the Concept Design Engineer, your role would be to develop creative technical solutions that meet customers’ expectations. Therefore, you should have a number of years’ experience in the automation industry, specifically developing complex concepts and designs for bespoke automation systems.

Due to the high degree of technical liaison required for this role, the Concept Design Engineer will have a strong technical engineering background with a mechanical bias, with a strong electronic and pneumatic knowledge. Ideally, the Concept Design Engineer will have a good mechatronics background.

Key Responsibilities of the Concept Design Engineer;

Development of creative technical

* Developing a thorough understanding of the customers’ technical requirements and business expectations.
* Investigating new technologies and products suitable for use within the
* Liaising with relevant suppliers to support the proposed technical
* Ensure that all technical aspects of the concept and proposed solution are
* Preparation of budgetary costings related to the concept
* Research and attain an understanding of developing technologies to best support future concept development.
* Provide direct support to the development of new business
* Attend meetings with customers and suppliers, where and when

Key Skills required for the Concept Design Engineer;

* Engineering degree qualified. (Product Design or Industrial Design preferred)
* Have a min 2 years’ current experience working within automation system
* Have a min of 3 years’ current experience in a product or design engineering role developing complex engineering solutions within the automation
* Solid technical background with understanding and / or hands-on experience in industrial automation development and automation technologies
* Excellent customer and internal communication skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
* Strong capabilities in the use of CAD modelling systems, preferably

Desired

* Evidence of further educational qualifications beyond an Engineering
* Have a min 5 years’ current experience working within automation system
* Have a min of 3 years’ current experience in a product / design engineering role developing complex engineering solutions within the automation
* High level of customer and supplier
* Have a strong mechatronics

Benefits: To be discussed