Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechatronics)

Job Title: Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechatronics Background)

Description: We are hiring for our client, an established machinery design, automation, and control systems specialist, who are seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing team. Working across sectors such as Food & Beverage, Water & Wastewater, and wider automated processing, this Project Engineer role offers a strong blend of design, hands on commissioning, and project delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a practical, technical environment and be experienced in building control panels, fault finding and basic PLC work, and installing automated equipment such as conveyors, pelleting systems, and integrated machinery.

1. Highly varied role covering design, panel build understanding, installation, and commissioning.
2. Exposure to multi-industry automation, including Food & Bev, Water, Pharma etc
3. Strong opportunities for technical development in PLCs, automation, and project management.

• Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Liaise with customers to define specifications and technical requirements.
• Support design and integration of mechanical and electrical systems, including control panels.
• Review and prepare technical drawings, documentation, and schematics.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of automated systems, conveyors, palletising equipment, and associated machinery.
• Provide hands on troubleshooting support for machinery, PLC controlled systems, and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards.

• HNC/HND (or higher) in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in machinery maintenance or engineering roles.
• Comfortable with control panel assembly, electrical schematics, and hands on installation.
• Experience with PLCs (fault finding/programming), pumps, motors, drives, and automation equipment.
• Technically curious with strong problem solving ability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Experience in food processing, packaging, automation, or water industries.
• Mitsubishi PLC programming experience.
• Experience with commissioning, servo systems, flowmeters, loadcells, and automation sensors.
• 18th Edition or electrical installation background.

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Long term career development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative automation projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive, high performing engineering environment. Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage

  For further information and to apply for this Project Engineer position, please contact Dominic Heron. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage provides expert, confidential advice to support you in making the right long term career move. Salary is typically negotiable and listed as a guide based on your experience and expertise.

  We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.