VACANCY: MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER 

We are keen to add talent to our organisation and in particular to our team of circa 25 engineers ( microwave, electronics, SAW, mechanical and industrial).   In this role you will play a key part in the design, detail and development of a range of machined, cast and plated parts. Taking from concept you will work through the design and development stages and on into production, with parts and projects from multi-disciplined teams.

Requirements to Succeed in the Role:

• You will ideally be educated to HNC level in Mechanical Engineering combined with at least 5 to 7 years engineering experience. Within that time you will have spent time working in a design environment.
• With strong mechanical design knowledge of low and high volume manufacture parts you will have experience on the Autodesk Inventor package and knowledge of production techniques.
• Ability to work under pressures and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work with concepts and turn them into production parts.
• Strong technical skills and high standard of accuracy
• 3D and 2D Drawing experience
• You will have a good grasp of fundamental mechanical engineering principles and an ability to think outside of your specialism and work well within multi-discipline teams.

Benefits

We offer a modern working environment, competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance, 34 days holidays, childcare vouchers, subsidised restaurant, free parking and an early finish on a Friday.

How to Apply:

Please apply with your CV and details of your current salary and benefits package to: Anne McCluskey, HR Manager at our Recruitment Box recruitment@meslmicrowave.com

VACANCY We are now seeking additional talent in the Passive Microwave Engineering Team.

This role will focus on the design and development of passive microwave components for the defence, communications and cellular markets. You will see your designs move from concept to prototype onto in-house manufacturing and then final delivery to blue-chip customers in the commercial and European defence markets

In your first year in the role you can expect to be trained in:

• the design of diplexers and microwave filters for the communications market
• microwave measurements,
• using finite element software for solving RF design problems,
• using mode matching CAD software for solving design problems,
• using 2D and 3D mechanical CAD drawing packages.

To succeed in the role you will need:

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Applied Physics.
• To be able to demonstrate an interest in EM wave theory and an appreciation of waveguide and coaxial transmission line theory.
• Preferably  experience in 3D RF CAD software packages i.e. Ansoft HFSS
• To be a good communicator; and be
• An enthusiastic problem solver who is able to work on their own initiative.

In return, MESL Microwave will offer you:

• A competitive graduate starting salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience
• A Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
• 34 days holiday per year
• Early finish on a Friday
• Staff discount on consumer products

To apply, please submit a full CV, covering the subjects you have studied and information on the work experience you have gained with a covering letter detailing why we should hire you. Send it to anne.mccluskey@meslmicrowave.com

VACANCY: TEMPORARY PRODUCTION ROLES
We require people who are reliable and enthusiastic and who do not mind repetitive work.  It is essential that you are able to get to our factory here in Newbridge. Whilst the positions are temporary, they may lead in time to permanent and more skilled roles.

The basic hours of the job are:

• Monday to Thursday 8.25am to 5.05pm and on a Friday 8.25am to 1.20pm
• There may be requirement for overtime working and possible shift working – early and back shift, however, the main hours are 37.5 hours a week dayshift.

The conditions:

• Salary is £11,629 per annum or  £5.96 per hour – which is paid monthly
• We provide a clean, modern and friendly environment to work in
• Free parking
• Subsidised Canteen

Please apply for these roles by telephoning 0131 333 2000 for an application pack. Complete it and return it to us promptly and if you are suitable we will quickly arrange an interview

More about MESL Microwave:
Our central Scotland location is close to beautiful countryside, yet equally close to excellent transportation links via rail and air. Shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are set amongst some of Britain's most breathtaking architecture, with a cultural diversity and lively atmosphere that makes this an ideal environment to work and live in.

We have a team of professionals at all levels, from qualified technicians through to Principal and Chief Engineers in disciplines such as:

• Microwave circuits
• Systems
• Digital Control
• Test Software
• Electronics
• Industrialisation
• Mechanical ( 3-d ) design
• Project Management
• Production Engineering  

We lead the way with technologies in;

• Thick Film
• MMICs
• Thin Film
• SAW
• MICs ( soft and hard substrates)
• SMT
• Waveguide and Coax
• Ferrite Applications 

Any enquiries about future employment opportunities should be addressed to;

Anne McCluskey
Human Resources Manager
MESL Microwave Ltd
Queen Anne Drive
Lochend Industrial Estate
Newbridge
Edinburgh EH28 8LP

tel: 0131 333 2000
email: anne.mccluskey@meslmicrowave.com