Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a growing specialist in bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery, to recruit a Senior Designer. This Senior Design Engineer job is based in Virginia, Co. Cavan and offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-performance automation systems across sectors including med-tech, automotive, industrial automation, and food & beverage.
The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in advancing engineering capability, leading design quality across projects, and supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on technical role with real scope to influence design standards and contribute to the delivery of innovative automation solutions.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
The Role:
* Lead the technical design of bespoke automation systems, including full system integration
* Translate customer requirements into robust automation concepts and functional designs
* Oversee design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
* Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
* Support machine safety design, CE compliance, and technical documentation
* Monitor project timelines and ensure delivery against key milestones
* Engage with clients throughout design, build, FAT and SAT phases
* Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation when required
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
The Person:
* Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
* 7-10+ years' experience in automation design within bespoke machinery or system integration
* Proven experience delivering complex automation projects from concept through commissioning
* Strong knowledge of robotics, motion control, vision systems, and material handling
* Understanding of machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061) and CE marking
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to design within project budgets
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
The Reward:
* €60,000 – €70,000 salary (depending on experience)
* Pension contribution
* Paid training and professional development
* Clear pathway into Technical Leadership or Design Management
* Exposure to complex, high-value automation projects
* Collaborative and hands-on engineering environment
* Paid travel expenses for site work
* Modern engineering and workshop facilities
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information and to apply for this Senior Mechnical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.
At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Operations and other key sectors. We take a consultative, relationship-led approach, helping professionals secure roles that offer genuine long-term progression, while supporting employers in building high-performing teams.
Salary details are a guide and will depend on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.
Skills:
Senior Design Engineer Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Automation Designer Design Engineer
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Description:We are hiring for our client, a growing specialist in bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery, to recruit a Senior Designer. This Senior Design Engineer job is based in Virginia, Co. Cavan and offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-performance automation systems across sectors including med-tech, automotive, industrial automation, and food & beverage.
The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in advancing engineering capability, leading design quality across projects, and supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on technical role with real scope to influence design standards and contribute to the delivery of innovative automation solutions.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
The Role:
* Lead the technical design of bespoke automation systems, including full system integration* Translate customer requirements into robust automation concepts and functional designs* Oversee design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices* Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions* Support machine safety design, CE compliance, and technical documentation* Monitor project timelines and ensure delivery against key milestones* Engage with clients throughout design, build, FAT and SAT phases* Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation when required* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
The Person:
* Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)* 7-10+ years’ experience in automation design within bespoke machinery or system integration* Proven experience delivering complex automation projects from concept through commissioning* Strong knowledge of robotics, motion control, vision systems, and material handling* Understanding of machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061) and CE marking* Strong commercial awareness and ability to design within project budgets* Excellent communication and client-facing skills* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
The Reward:
* €60,000 – €70,000 salary (depending on experience)* Pension contribution* Paid training and professional development* Clear pathway into Technical Leadership or Design Management* Exposure to complex, high-value automation projects* Collaborative and hands-on engineering environment* Paid travel expenses for site work* Modern engineering and workshop facilities
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information and to apply for this Senior Mechnical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.
At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Operations and other key sectors. We take a consultative, relationship-led approach, helping professionals secure roles that offer genuine long-term progression, while supporting employers in building high-performing teams.
Salary details are a guide and will depend on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.
Skills:Senior Design Engineer Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Automation Designer Design Engineer
WHJS1_NI
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