Mechanical Engineer

at  PolyPico Technologies

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or relevant field.
• Experience or graduate-level with practical ability and a can-do aptitude or apprentice with practical ability and a can-do aptitude.
• Proficient in CAD design – preferably On-Shape or SolidWorks or similar and willing to learn other CAD packages.
• Able to design systems for small or medium-scale manufacture.
• An understanding of materials and material properties.
• Good communication skills.
• The flexibility to be able to learn new approaches to implementing mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Flexible and agile in being able to respond to customer-driven requirements.
• Full driving license and able to travel abroad to customer sites/exhibitions/conferences.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineer to join our team in Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing small mechanical systems, building up existing robotic systems, developing prototype systems, and contributing to the success of our company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing basic robotics platforms
• CAD design and implementation of mechatronic systems and enclosures
• Managing sub-suppliers
• Product design / development / deployment
• Assembling components and products
• Redesigning and optimizing existing small mechanical / mechatronic systems
• Specifying small mechanical systems and managing sub-contractors / supply-chain
• Project management of small/medium projects
• Working with customers and other team members
• Developing prototypes for R&D projects
• Operating 3D printer, laser cutter, etc.