Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer
14 hours ago
Halifax, Canada
Ellison Institute of Technology
Full-time
€85,000 - €120,000 Contract
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Design robotic systems at EIT’s AutoLabs in Oxford, applying mechanical design and systems engineering across laboratory automation. Work onsite four days weekly.
This hands-on Robotics Engineer role covers integrated machine development from scientific requirements through deployment. You will connect mechanical, electrical, software, and control disciplines while developing reliable, maintainable laboratory machines. The work includes prototypes, commissioning, verification, safety, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate scientific workflows into requirements, interfaces, and acceptance criteria
- Design mechanisms, fixtures, end-effectors, and machine structures
- Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, and control hardware
- Assemble, commission, calibrate, and troubleshoot complete systems
- Productionise prototypes for usability, repeatability, and maintainability
Requirements:
- Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience
- Integrated robotics or electromechanical systems delivery experience
- Systems engineering experience with requirements and verification
- 3D CAD and engineering drawing experience
- Understanding of electrical integration, software, and controls Apply mechanical design, systems engineering, and integration expertise to robotic laboratory automation at EIT’s AutoLabs in Oxford.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate scientific workflows into requirements, interfaces, and acceptance criteria
- Design mechanisms, fixtures, end-effectors, and machine structures
- Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, and control hardware
- Assemble, commission, calibrate, and troubleshoot complete systems
- Productionise prototypes for usability, repeatability, and maintainability
Requirements:
- Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience
- Integrated robotics or electromechanical systems delivery experience
- Systems engineering experience with requirements and verification
- 3D CAD and engineering drawing experience
- Understanding of electrical integration, software, and controls Apply mechanical design, systems engineering, and integration expertise to robotic laboratory automation at EIT’s AutoLabs in Oxford.