Electric Actuators Product Design Engineer

Electric Actuators Product Design Engineer

European Technical Centre - Electric Actuators Product Design Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

The Company:

SMC Corporation is based in Milton Keynes, with a well-established 14-acre site. UK customers benefit from quicker delivery and customised product options where required because many SMC products are finished or assembled by hand in the Milton Keynes facility.

In addition to the 390 staff based in Milton Keynes, SMC also has a nationwide sales team of around 120 technically trained sales engineers.

From putting the soles on your shoes, to the tarmac they walk on; from a packet of crisps to silicon chips; from wooden toothpicks to electric cars; you'd be amazed at the things we get involved in.

We don't do these things ourselves, of course, but we have worked with the people that do… to enable their efforts and dreams to be realised. Sometimes our role is significant; sometimes it's small, but it's never trivial and it's always rewarding.

Our European Technical Centre is currently expanding, providing growth opportunities for those who join, with a particular focus on Electric Actuators design. As part of our global development team, led by SMC Japan, we are focused on delivering innovative and future-proof solutions to our customers.

Imagine working for a global market leader in pneumatic and automation technology, where innovation and customer satisfaction is at the forefront of what we do. We are offering a unique opportunity to become part of a global Technical Development team, if you're looking for a new challenge with a career development path, get in touch now.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our European Technical Centre to work alongside our growing team of engineers. We are seeking an engineer that is able to design and develop new and bespoke Electric Actuators.

In this role, you will also be responsible for:

• Supporting mechanical designs and prototypes
• Supporting technical inquiries and investigating product claims
• Producing detailed technical documentation
• Conducting product and prototype testing using various tools, such as PLCs
• Developing and delivering training to internal and external associates
• Researching market and technology trends.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A degree or HND qualification - Mechanical, electromechanical or mechatronics engineering
• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience with SolidWorks (or similar) designing mechanical components or assemblies for industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical and general electrical engineering knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as you will be required to write detailed technical reports and product documentation
• The ability to occasionally travel abroad to support customers with our product, research exhibitions for market trends, and join in-person meetings.

Desirable, but not essential skills:

• Over 3 years of experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical motion control for industrial applications
• Strong understanding of design and manufacturing standards
• Technical product support experience
• Experience with planning and managing projects
• European or Japanese language skills

What We Offer:

The reason for our success is our people. Every team member has a voice, and this contributes to our successes as a company. We take pride in our collaborative, innovative and customer-focused culture where team members feel respected, empowered and valued.

We are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals. SMC has sustainable development goals as we believe in caring for our futures as well as the future of the planet.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including, life assurance, private medical cover, 25 days holiday including a holiday trading scheme and more!

The Selection Process:

Upon application, candidates will be asked to undertake some online testing, a first interview online, and lastly a second interview face-to-face, onsite at our SMC Offices.

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Closing Date

31/08/2026

Location

Milton Keynes, UK

Department

ETC

Job Title

Electric Actuators Product Design Engineer

Salary

Up to £47,000 depending on experience

City

Milton Keynes

Country

United Kingdom