Job Description:
Headquartered in High Blantyre, Scotland, Probe Test Solutions Ltd (PTSL) is a global, high-growth electronics manufacturing and engineering business with operations across the USA, UK and Asia. We are one of the fastest-growing companies within our sector and support a diverse portfolio of global customers.
PTSL is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor test solutions. We work with major customers worldwide, delivering high-quality equipment and innovative technologies for semiconductor testing. Our team is committed to innovation, quality and delivering solutions that enable our customers to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Due to continued business growth, PTSL has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our expanding team.
Responsibilities
- Creation of 3D part/assembly models using AutoCAD Inventor, considering Design for Manufacture.
- Reviewing mechanical stack-up dimensions, interfaces and tolerances to match the customer’s requirements.
- Mechanical calculations for fasteners and probe gram forces.
- Awareness of material/component costs at the design phase and communicate to sales for gross margin calculations.
- Creation of accurate engineering BOMs in the ERP system.
- Maintain Design & BOM revision control using ECOs.
- Creation of manufacturing work instructions & SOPs for production.
- Support procurement with technical material orders.
- Provide ‘hands-on’ support for production, test & QA with New Product Introduction.
- Peer-to-peer pre-release audit checking of Designs & BOMs to eliminate errors.
- Attend project kick-off meetings with customers and the engineering team.
- Liaise with customers during feasibility studies to provide innovative product solutions.
- Liaise with external 3rd party suppliers on technical queries for purchased items.
- Proactive communication with all internal teams.
- Participate/contribute to weekly team meetings.
- Maintain the Design Vault system using ECOs and revision control for all documentation.
- Maintain the ERP system using ECOs and revision control for all master data, including parts costs, part naming conventions & BOM structures.
- Store PTSL / customer data as per the company's server folder structures and data protection policy.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
- Exposure to product lifecycle management, NPI, and standard operating procedures.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent OR HNC in Mechanical Engineering or CADD minimum
- Excellent IT skills required
- Demonstrable CAD experience
- 3D (Inventor preferred, others accepted)
- 2D (AutoCAD/Draftsight)
- Knowledge and experience of revision control, DFM, and GD&T principles.
- Practical hands-on experience. Critical for FAI and troubleshooting production challenges.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Mechanical Finite Element Analysis experience advantageous
If you are passionate about mechanical design and eager to contribute to innovative projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
