Senior Product Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Senior Product Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Congleton. This is a hybrid role, typically allowing you to split your time between home and the office. Depending on project requirements, additional on-site presence may occasionally be required.

Help Develop the Next Generation of Industrial Drive Technology

Siemens is looking for a Senior Product Development Engineer (Mechanical) to join our R&D team in Congleton, developing industrial drive products used across manufacturing and automation industries worldwide.

Working within a cross-functional product development team, you'll play a key role in designing and developing mechanical solutions for power electronics products, taking concepts from initial design through to manufacture and ongoing product improvement. This is an opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges, influence product direction and help shape the next generation of technology.

Our award-winning Congleton site combines engineering offices, manufacturing facilities, laboratories and UKAS-accredited test facilities, providing access to state-of-the-art development and testing environments.

What You'll Be Doing

Design and develop mechanical solutions for industrial power electronics products. Create innovative designs for injection moulded plastic, sheet metal and die-cast components. Work through the full product development lifecycle, from concept and specification through to launch and ongoing improvement. Collaborate with electronics, software, manufacturing and test engineers to deliver high-quality products. Perform product integration, validation and design verification activities using testing and simulation techniques. Ensure designs are optimised for high-volume manufacture, cost and quality. Support product approvals, certification and compliance activities. Introduce new products and design changes into global manufacturing operations. Support product improvements and cost reduction initiatives. Coach and support less-experienced engineers within the team. What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving problems, developing innovative products and taking ownership of engineering solutions.

Essential

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience developing products through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to launch. Experience designing injection moulded plastic components. Experience designing metal components, such as sheet metal or die-cast parts. Strong 3D CAD design skills. Experience with thermal design considerations. Understanding of design validation, testing and product approvals. Experience designing products for high-volume manufacture and cost targets. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate creative engineering solutions. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

Experience working on industrial electronics, power electronics or electro-mechanical products. Experience with NX CAD and/or Teamcenter PLM. CFD and thermal simulation experience. FEA experience, including Simcenter Nastran or equivalent tools. Enclosure design experience, including IP-rated products. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards accreditation. Why Join Siemens?

You'll work on products used worldwide, solving real engineering challenges and seeing your designs progress from concept to production. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines, gain exposure to the latest product development technologies, and play an important role in shaping future products while supporting the development of the next generation of engineers.

Travel

Occasional travel to other Siemens locations, including Germany and China, may be required as part of project activities.

What can we offer?

Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days! We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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