Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation Systems

Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation Systems We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation Systems to design and develop advanced automated mechanical systems supporting our UAV platforms. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in mechanism design, electromechanical systems, precision assemblies, automation, outdoor product design, and production engineering. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop automated mechanical and electromechanical systems for UAV applications. • Develop precision alignment, positioning, guiding, locking, and retention mechanisms. • Design automated mechanisms using motors, actuators, lead screws, linear guides, gears, belts, bearings, and sensors. • Develop structural frames, enclosures, access mechanisms, panels, and moving assemblies. • Design systems capable of handling variable positioning, mechanical tolerances, repeated operation, and environmental loads. • Integrate sensors, actuators, electronics, power systems, and mechanical assemblies into a complete product. • Design for outdoor operation, considering rain, dust, temperature, wind, corrosion, drainage, sealing, and thermal management. • Perform tolerance stack-up, GD&T, load calculations, mechanism analysis, and design validation. • Conduct prototype development, mechanism testing, reliability testing, failure analysis, and design optimisation. • Develop designs from concept → CAD → prototype → testing → production. • Work closely with UAV, Electronics, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams. Requirements • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related Engineering. • 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design, automation, robotics, industrial machinery, or electromechanical systems. • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent. • Strong experience designing mechanisms, actuated systems, precision assemblies, and structural components. • Good understanding of motors, actuators, sensors, bearings, linear motion systems, and electromechanical integration. • Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM/DFA, sheet metal, CNC machining, welding, and manufacturing processes. • Experience designing reliable products for outdoor or harsh environments is preferred. • Strong hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability.