Mechatronics Engineer – Drive Automation & Sustainability at Daniels Health
Ready to engineer a cleaner, smarter future?
Join Daniels Health, a global leader in sustainable healthcare waste management. For over 30 years, we’ve been innovating solutions that protect people and the planet. Now, we’re looking for a Mechatronics Engineer to help us transform our waste processing operations through cutting-edge automation.
About Daniels Health
We operate across multiple countries, delivering solutions that combine safety, compliance, and sustainability. Our mission is simple: make healthcare safer and more sustainable. Our culture is collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven—we empower our people to make a real difference.
What you will do:
Responsible for design, integration and optimization of industrial automation systems or subsystems.
Analyze and optimize workflows and eliminate inefficiencies in our waste processing plants globally
Analyze production and waste processing data and make recommendations for efficiency improvements
Design and develop automation concepts and factory layouts with support from the Automation Engineering Manager and Director Research and Development
Take part and present in design reviews for automated systems and equipment
Liaise with external suppliers of components and/or entire systems
Support the building, testing and commissioning of automated systems from design approval to site acceptance testing
Ensure safety standards and compliance requirements are met for newly installed equipment
Monitor performance and data of implemented systems, and make recommendations for further improvements
Establish maintenance plans for newly introduced equipment and provide troubleshooting support
Complete allocated tasks in timely manner
Autonomously coordinate projects and communicate key project milestones with key stakeholders
Work closely with other local and global team members, such as Director of Engineering, Executive Director of Operations, Equipment and Maintenance Engineers, Plant Managers, health and safety team and other key stakeholders to optimize workflows and integrate automation into the existing and new processes.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of automation processes and tools, making improvements as needed to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.
Stay up to date on the latest automation tools, technologies, and best practices to ensure the organization is always using the most effective solutions
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Automation Engineering role
Demonstrated hands-on experience as a mechanical or mechatronics engineer or other relevant profession
Expertise in industrial automation technologies and control system design including PLC and HMI programming
Process optimization use of lean principles to improve workflow, cycle times and reduce waste
Ability to work with external service providers
Ability to integrate controls such as sensors, actuators and visions systems into cohesive platforms
Understanding of electrical and machine safety standards including those set by OSHA, ANSI, NFPA and ISO and experience in conducting risk and safety assessments
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including troubleshooting of interdisciplinary issues arising from working with multiple vendors
Knowledge and experience in SolidWorks (Including 2D drawings, 3D solid modelling, sheet metal modelling, assemblies, configurations, BOMs, etc.)
Ability to coordinate and manage projects
Excellent personal and communication skills
Naturally skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams
Ability to work independently and autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to travel where required
