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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Hyperscale Mechanical Engineer located in Dundalk, Ireland.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will be gaining a wealth of experience in a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines and beyond with structured mentoring from more experienced team members. The successful candidate will work across multiple disciplines to get a full overview of the life cycle of the product along with the commercial acumen to compliment the technical aspects of the role.

What a typical day looks like:

• Creating 3D mechanical designs of switchboards & associated products ready for production / fabrication purposes
• Ensuring drawings issued to the shop floor are controlled, accurate and easy to follow
• Providing assistance to Production/Test to resolve problems with new & existing product designs
• Assisting with Shop Floor operations, Site operations and Client Witness Testing as required
• Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering
• Liaising with Project Managers and the Mechanical Design Manager on the development of the library of standard drawings
• Travelling to client sites on occasion to carry out surveys

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Previous experience of mechanical design of electrical equipment such as power distribution, packaged substations or switchgear would be considered advantageous, as would the knowledge & understanding of other electrical systems
• 3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in a mechanical design role in a commercial environment
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor & Vault
• Experience with sheet metal design would be preferable
• Competence to read schematics would be beneficial
• Ability to interact with other engineering disciplines and work as part of a team or independently as required
• Good level of numeracy & literacy skills, as well as accuracy & attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Fluent English language skills and eligible to work in Ireland (EU)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/ parents leave
• Flexible/ Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);
• Support in your well-being by access to:
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

Location: Dundalk

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