A BIT ABOUT US…

Asahi Glassplant UK Ltd. (AGI UK) is a subsidiary of Asahi Glassplant Inc (AGI), Japan. AGI specialises in providing premium quality chemical processing equipment from laboratory scale to manufacturing scale. Our wide range of products serve all chemistry sectors but especially the pharmaceutical industry. AGI was founded in 1950, is the market leader in Japan and now employs over 700 people.
AGI UK’s head office and electromechanical assembly facilities are based in Royston, Hertfordshire and we have a glass fabrication facility in Sutton, near Ely, Cambridgeshire. AGI UK is responsible for sales within the EMEA region but manufactures scientific instruments and scientific glassware that is sold globally via the AGI group.

The Mechanical Engineer role is involved in the design, development, and integration of electro-mechanical systems and components used in chemical laboratories and manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in the full product development lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director of Electromechanical Engineering, the engineer’s responsibilities may be summarised as:

• Design and model electro-mechanical components and assemblies, using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Apply theoretical engineering knowledge to develop, analyse and interrogate design concepts and solutions.
• Support the prototyping, testing and validation of new designs and systems.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Create and execute test plans, analyse data and prepare test reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, software, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Work with suppliers and fabrication partners to procure parts and ensure that the parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of electro-mechanical issues during development and production.
• Ensure products meet regulatory requirements, i.e. CE/FCC/NRTL conformance.
• Adhere to the New Product Development (NPD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes.
• Follow the health and safety protocols which the company has established.
• Comply with the requirements of the Business Management System.