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Mechatronics Engineer - Long Term Contract

Farringdon Without
7 months ago
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Are you passionate about AI, Robotics & Advanced Future Technology? Do you want to solve some of the hardest scientific and engineering challenges of our time?

Proactive Global have partnered with a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) research lab who are on a mission to benefit all of humanity by solving intelligence and advancing science.

The company is a group of scientists, engineers, ethicists and more who use technology for public benefit and scientific discovery. Their main goal is to develop more general and capable problem-solving systems, known as artificial general intelligence (AGI). They are renowned for their interdisciplinary focus combining AI, machine learning and neuroscience research. It's the go-to place is you want to be on the forefront of discovery!

Headquartered in London, this contract position is based on site, and offers the successful candidate long term stability.

Responsibilities:

Developing hardware from initial conceptual stages through to final bring up. The contractor will be responsible for the design cycle through design, fabrication to implementation.

Applying varying levels of engineering disciplines (i.e. mechanical, electrical, software) to assess the current state of robots and make recommendations to improve efficiency or solve technical problems with respect to all the company's robots and setups.

We're ooking for candidates with mechatronics background and solid design experience. The ideal candidate has a good command of OnShape and Solidworks. Knowledge of Altium is a nice to have.

Preferably we're looking for people with strong documetnation background as well as test and validation experience.

Working with the company to ensure the applied approach aligns with their standards

Cover all aspects of a project's requirements from conceptual design, analysis, 3D CAD, drafting, BOM generation, fabrication, assembly, testing through to report documentation (e.g. make available downstream the 3D models made with Altium and import them in OnShape, create diverse representations of the hardware using OnShape or other 3D CAD tools)

Reasons why you should apply:

The role offers long term stability in a well-established technology organisation
You will work alongside some of the most intelligent minds in the world
You will be part of a team who all share a passion for AI, Robotics, and Technology
You will be working in a collaborative environment working towards one common goal
You will have the opportunity to be part of advanced future technology and innovation
You will be a core member of a business who truly values the diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Zuzanna Szelest at or (phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive Global?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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