KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd Overview
We're a leader in the robotics and automation sector with years of experience, seeking an innovative R&D Engineer to join our team in Newcastle. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking designs that enhance vehicle performance and protection in challenging environments.
As an R&D Engineer, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, taking projects from concept through to development. You will create functional and structural solutions for armoured vehicles, conceptualizing designs from a blank slate with minimal specifications while creating innovative solutions. Proficiency in using Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo is essential, whilst any hydraulic experience is a plus. Your responsibilities will also include conducting structural integrity analysis, FMEA, FEA, and load case testing.
Job Description:
You'll lead mechanical design from the conceptual stage with minimal specifications. Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including electronics and embedded systems. Create detailed CAD designs using Inventor and perform structural integrity analysis. Conduct load case analysis, FMEA, FEA, and external testing.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary and bonus scheme.
* Private Medical & Critical Illness Cover.
* 8% Matched Pension.
* Hybrid Work: Tuesday-Thursday onsite, Monday and Friday from home.
* 35-hour workweek, with Friday mornings from home and Friday afternoons off.