Mechanical Design Engineer

Exciting Opportunity: Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation / Bespoke Equipment Design | Sligo!

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on a wide variety of projects, from bespoke equipment through to large-scale automation systems?

We’re currently hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering high-quality solutions across multiple industries. If you enjoy designing equipment that actually gets built, working closely with the workshop, and being involved from concept through to installation, this is a great opportunity to build your experience on diverse and technically interesting projects.

Our client is a locally-owned company with a rapidly growing presence both nationally and internationally.

Headquartered just 5 minutes outside Sligo town, they provide engineering and automation solutions to industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Medical Devices.

With a strong pipeline of work ranging from smaller bespoke builds to large-scale projects, and a significant increase in demand, they are continuing to expand — making this an excellent time to join a busy and growing team.

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• Design of automation equipment using SolidWorks
  
• Producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs
  
• Working closely with the workshop team during build and assembly
  
• Supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning
  
• Liaising with electrical and controls engineers
  

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• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  
• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical design
  
• Strong SolidWorks
  
• Good understanding of materials and assembly
• Practical, hands‑on xcfaprz mindset
  

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• Competitive salary and benefits
  
• Exposure to a wide range of projects of varying scale and complexity
  
• Opportunity to work on equipment that goes from design through to build
  
• Join a growing team with a strong pipeline of work
  
• Clear opportunity for progression as the company expands
  

If you’re looking for a role where you can get stuck into real engineering work, work across different types of projects, and be part of a company that’s growing, this is well worth a conversation.