R&D Engineer – Newcastle – Up to £65,000 KO2’s client, a leader in the robotics and automation sector with years of experience, is seeking an innovative R&D Engineer to join their team in Newcastle.
Situated on the banks of the Tyne, this exciting role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking designs that enhance vehicle performance and protection in challenging environments.
As an R&D Engineer, you’ll thrive in a multidisciplinary team, taking projects from concept through to development.
You will create functional and structural solutions for armoured vehicles, conceptualizing designs from a blank slate with minimal specifications while creating innovative solutions.
Proficiency in using Inventor, Solid Works, or Creo is essential (any one of these packages), whilst any hydraulic experience is a plus.
Your responsibilities will also include conducting structural integrity analysis, FMEA, FEA, and load case testing.
This role is ideal for an R&D Engineer with experience in conceptual design who can seamlessly integrate mechanical systems with electronics technology.
Candidates with backgrounds in defence, mining, or oil and gas are highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities: Lead mechanical design from the conceptual stage with minimal specifications.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including electronics and embedded systems.
Create detailed CAD designs using Inventor and perform structural integrity analysis.
Conduct load case analysis, FMEA, FEA, and external testing.
Benefits: Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Bonus scheme Private Medical & Critical Illness Cover 8% Matched Pension Hybrid Work: Tuesday-Thursday onsite, Monday and Friday from home 35-hour workweek, with Friday mornings from home and Friday afternoons off If you are a R&D Engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges and contribute to cutting-edge projects, apply now!
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Research And Development Engineer, Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom, England, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Last update 2025-02-10
Expires 2025-03-10
ID #2530643084
65,000,000 £
Research And Development Engineer, Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom, England, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Modified January 3, 2025
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