Mpac Group
Senior Innovations Engineer
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Help shape the future of automation, robotics and advanced engineering.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Innovations Engineer to lead the development of practical, creative and cutting-edge engineering solutions. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into working prototypes, automating manual processes and exploring new technologies such as robotics, machine vision and laser-based systems.
You will work across concept development, rapid prototyping, build, testing and refinement, helping bring new designs from early mock-up through to robust engineering solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve safety, quality, speed and consistency.
- Develop new cutting-edge designs from initial concept through to prototype and trial.
- Apply robotics, machine vision, lasers and other emerging technologies to solve real engineering challenges.
- Create quick mock-ups and proof-of-concept prototypes to test ideas rapidly and learn fast.
- Produce CAD models, drawings and layouts to support design, build and communication.
- Assemble, wire and test your own designs, taking ownership of practical build and validation activities.
- Design, integrate and troubleshoot pneumatic systems as part of automated equipment and prototype builds.
- Work closely with technical teams to understand problems and deliver workable solutions.
- Review test results, gather feedback and iterate designs to improve reliability, usability and performance.
- Support the introduction of new equipment, processes and technologies into operational environments.
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What we are looking for
- Strong practical engineering ability with a passion for innovation, experimentation and problem solving.
- Experience using CAD to develop concepts, layouts, parts or assemblies.
- Basic programming capability, or the confidence to develop programming skills for automation, controls, data capture or prototype testing.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic systems, including common components, safe assembly and basic fault finding.
- An interest in robotics, machine vision, lasers, automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Ability to build, wire, test and troubleshoot prototypes or engineering systems.
- A proactive mindset, with the confidence to try new ideas, learn quickly and adapt when things do not work first time.
- Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to both engineering and non-engineering colleagues.
- A willingness to learn new technologies, tools and methods as the role evolves.
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Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work at the front end of engineering innovation, where your ideas can quickly become real-world solutions. You will have the freedom to explore new technologies, create rapid prototypes and make a visible impact on how processes are designed, improved and automated.
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