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Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location: Lisburn, BT28 2LU
  • Salary: £20 - £30 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Transmission and Distribution
  • Contact: Euan Burns
  • Contact Email: euan.burns@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: +44 1524 865 555
  • Start Date: 06 July 2025
  • Expiry Date: 24 July 2025
  • Job Ref: V-264818

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Lisburn

Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours/day)

Pay Rate: Experience dependent

Contract Status: Inside IR35

Join a dynamic engineering team and play a key role in the design and development of cutting-edge HVDC power electronics systems. We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in innovation, precision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design of power electronic converter modules and supporting structures for HVDC systems

  • Develop 3D CAD models and component/assembly documentation using Creo (v2 or newer) and Windchill PDMlink (v4+)

  • Specify design materials, including advanced composites

  • Conduct and review FEA (mechanical, thermal, seismic) and perform engineering calculations

  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams

  • Write technical specifications and approve design documentation

  • Support installation and commissioning activities as needed

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Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

  • Proven track record in industrial product mechanical design

  • Deep understanding of material properties and mechanical behavior

  • Experience with Creo and Windchill PDMlink

  • Ability to lead, guide, and motivate multidisciplinary teams

  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently and in teams

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Desirable/Advantageous Experience:

  • Mechanical design of high-voltage electrical equipment (e.g., transformers, generators, switchgear)

  • Power electronic converter design (e.g., motor drives)

  • Finite Element Analysis using Pro-Mechanica or ANSYS

  • Experience in heat transfer, structural, or seismic analysis

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Personal Attributes:

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

  • High attention to detail and precision

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of meeting deadlines

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Apply now to contribute your expertise to exciting projects shaping the future of power systems.

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