Work in close tandem with power electronics and electrical engineers to design next-generation mechanical assemblies for converters, switchgear, control, and protection equipment.
Design and develop cabinet enclosures, electro-mechanical interfaces, and custom components, working closely with manufacturing partners and designers.
Architect, build and test air-to-air and liquid-to-air cooling systems for high-power components and power modules.
Use our well-equipped workshop to build and test new prototype concepts.
Participate in hands-on design validation and testing in the lab/workshop and field environments as part of our multi-disciplinary team.
Be responsible for hardware and component selection, working alongside procurement specialists to maintain BOMs and manage supply chain risks.
Create and maintain documentation including requirements documents, testing reports, data packs for manufacturing and installation manuals.

Industrial experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in a high-tech R&D or product environment.
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong 3D CAD skills and experience producing production drawings and maintaining large assemblies.
Hands-on prototyping experience (e.g. hand tools, 3D printing, assembly, machining).
Simulation experience using FEA and CFD software tools for design validation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.
Willing to travel nationally and internationally when required for testing/commissioning.

It would be useful to have:

Experience building systems for harsh environments with temperature differentials, high humidity, and dusty conditions, working to IP or NEMA standards.
Solid understanding of sheet metal part design and manufacturing techniques.
Practical experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and BS888 standard.
Hands-on experience in designing and testing systems to achieve UL/TUV certification for commercial readiness.
High-level understanding of electrical concepts and exposure to power electronics.

Employee Option Plan: You get equity in IONATE, so as we succeed so do you.
Private Medical & Dental Insurance: From day one, we provide you with full, comprehensive private medical and dental cover through Bupa. You also have the option to add any dependents to your cover. Please ask us for more details.
Company pension: a flexible, and sustainable pension product to help you plan for your future.
Career Development: It’s important to us that you have the opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth. You will receive an annual budget for professional development and work with your team to set and reach goals every year.
Flexible working schedules: You will have the flexibility for work-from-home arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about this.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Low carbon travel is important for everyone, so we have in place a cycle scheme to help you purchase a bicycle.
Slow travel: We believe in a low carbon future, so if you wish to travel by a lower carbon method – but it takes much longer than flying
we will give you an extra 2 slow travel days per year.

Mechanical Design Engineer

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