Senior Mechatronics Engineer

## Senior Mechatronics EngineerApplylocations: Droitwich spa, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR4715**If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further! Overview of Vax:**Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess.Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.**Senior Mechatronics Engineer**As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you’ll bring future product concepts to life by integrating mechanical, electrical and embedded technologies into intelligent proof of concepts. Working at the front end of innovation, you’ll rapidly build, test and refine demonstrators that reduce technical uncertainty, accelerate learning and showcase the potential of emerging technologies.Working alongside Advanced Development, Design Research and Industrial Design, you’ll bridge disciplines to create compelling product experiences through practical, hands on engineering.Key Duties include:* Rapidly integrate mechanical, electrical and embedded technologies into intelligent product concepts and proof of concepts.* Design, build and validate demonstrators that showcase sensing, control, automation and connected technologies.* Develop experimental rigs, development platforms and prototypes that answer key engineering questions and accelerate learning.* Apply practical engineering and rapid experimentation to de risk technologies and mature concepts.* Integrate sensors, actuators, motors, embedded controllers and communication technologies into future consumer products.* Collaborate closely with Advanced Engineers to bring concepts to life through intelligent functionality and system integration.* Troubleshoot multidisciplinary systems, identifying root causes and rapidly implementing practical solutions.* Work with suppliers and global TTI engineering teams to evaluate, develop and integrate emerging technologies.* Present technical concepts, demonstrators and recommendations through clear, engaging communication and storytelling.**What we’re looking for**You’re a multidisciplinary engineer who loves making ideas real. You’re equally comfortable wiring electronics, writing code, machining a part, printing a part or integrating sensors into a working prototype. You instinctively look for the fastest way to answer a technical question, combining creativity with strong engineering fundamentals to rapid prove what’s possible.**Skills, Experience & Competencies*** Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BEng) in Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics Engineering or related discipline. (Master’s advantageous but not required).* 8+ Years experience developing innovative electromechanical or consumer products within an Advanced Development, R&D or NPD setting.* Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering, embedded systems and consumer product development.* Practical experience integrating sensors, motors, actuators, embedded controllers and communication technologies into working systems.* Experience developing proof of concepts using development boards, rapid prototyping techniques, embedded software and workshop equipment.* Confident writing embedded software, scripting or application code to rapidly demonstrate new ideas and technologies.* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, product architecting, manufacturing processes and system integration.* Excellent practical engineering skills, with the ability to rapidly build, modify and troubleshoot concepts using whatever tools, components or technologies are available.* Comfortable working across both engineering and design teams to deliver integrated consumer solutions.* Excellent communication, presentation and story telling skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and recommendations.**What Makes You Successful*** Technology Integration: You seamlessly combine mechanics, electronics and software into compelling concepts for test and demonstration.* Rapid Prototyping: You instinctively build, modify and test intelligent systems to accelerate learning.* Engineering Versatility: You move confidently between many engineering and design disciplines.* Technical Curiosity: You enjoy experimenting, solving problems and proving what’s possible.* Consumer Focus: You apply technology to create meaningful experiences rather than technology for technology’s sake.* Practical Delivery: You’re resourceful, hands on and know how to rapidly bring ideas to life.#Vax#Hybrid#LI-DM1Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for;Trust – We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.Honesty – Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.Resilience – For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged.Innovation – We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.Valued – We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.Energy – We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr