Graduate Mechatronics Engineer
Oliver Valves · WA168DX · posted 9 days ago
Going rate £52,000UK median £52,518
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Going rate for this occupation: £52,000 · UK median pay £52,518
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- This role£27,000 to £32,000stated · below the range ONS published
- Going rate£52,000
- UK median£52,518
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| Percentile | Pay |
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| 25th | £44,943 |
| 50th | £52,518 |
| Going rate | £52,000 |
| UK median | £52,518 |
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Role: Graduate Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We are seeking a Graduate Mechatronics Engineer to support the development, integration and continuous improvement of automated R&D and production systems. This is a hybrid role combining hands-on engineering with PLC/software development, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation work.
You will take ownership of engineering problems from investigation through to implementation, commissioning and documentation, with a strong focus on understanding existing equipment, troubleshooting systematically and integrating practical improvements.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovation, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems for oil and gas, petrochemical and other critical sectors. We are a profitable, privately owned and fast-moving company with recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing, Growth and Industry.
What You'll Be Doing
PLC & Automation: Develop, modify, fault-find and commission PLC-based automation systems, including CODESYS / IEC 61131-3 applications.
R&D Test Systems: Support test rigs, control panels, instrumentation and data acquisition used with valves, actuators, motors, sensors and pressure equipment.
Hands-On Engineering: Assemble, wire, modify and fault-find equipment using schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
Software & Connectivity: Develop Python, Linux and browser-based HMI solutions and work with EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC UA and industrial Ethernet.
Problem Solving: Investigate issues systematically, understand existing systems before making changes, test and verify improvements before deployment.
Project Ownership: Source components, maintain configuration control, document changes and support commissioning across R&D and production.
The Tech Stack You'll Use
PLC & Control: CODESYS V3, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, Beckhoff I/O and EtherCAT.
Coding & Systems: Python, Linux, HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
Communications: OPC UA, Modbus TCP/RTU and industrial Ethernet.
Hardware & Design: Pressure instrumentation, sensors, motors, drives, actuators, control panels, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
What You'll Bring
A degree-level qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Control Engineering or a closely related discipline.
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