At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more, but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore, discover and learn for ourselves. Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better.
About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Mechanical Design Research Engineer to join the highly successful Motors and Power Systems team within the Research, Design and Development (RDD) department.
The team have been pioneers in the industry for more than 15 years, coming up with a range of very high speed, very power dense compressor motors that are highly efficient, cost-effective and robust. These motors are conceived in the UK and manufactured at Dyson’s state-of-the-art facilities in Singapore and Philippines.
Within this team the successful applicant will be primarily working on the mechanical design of our Dyson Digital Motors (DDMs).
Key responsibilities:
Deliver robust design solutions that fulfil the fundamental design requirements
Generate design requirements and identify risk areas
Develop 3D CAD and engineering drawings for mechanical components and assemblies along with test rigs and assembly fixtures
Understand and comply with relevant International Standards
Be responsible for delivering parts from concept to proof of principle
Develop innovative and novel concepts with high value IP while considering freedom to operate
Follow best practice and improve upon existing processes within the team where possible
Required technical knowledge and skills:
Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (2:1 degree or better)
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles
Capable of performing hand calculations to provide initial design direction and confidence in simulation results
Capable of using 3D computer aided design (CAD) software packages
Awareness of GD&T
Understanding of physical failure methods and approaches to root cause analysis
Understanding of design verification approaches and ability to define suitable test methods
Able to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in written and verbal formats
Able to carry out simple structural FE analysis of components to inform their design, and create an associated test programme to verify results
Able to work with a variety of multi-disciplinary project teams
Understanding of materials science and manufacturing processes
Can-do attitude, willing to work outside of comfort zone and learn new skills and abilities in the process
Desired technical knowledge and skills:
An awareness of power system design, including motors, transmissions and energy storage solutions
An awareness of other engineering disciplines such aerodynamics, thermodynamics, CFD analysis and electrical, electronics and electromagnetic systems
Experience using Siemens NX, ANSYS Workbench and Siemens Teamcenter
Able to carry out simple modal, thermal, rotordynamic and impact analyses of components
Appreciation of statistics and robust design techniques
Awareness of tolerance stack analysis
Ability to communicate and discuss complex technical concepts in Mandarin with external vendors is considered an advantage.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Skills Required
- Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (2:1 degree or better)
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles
- Capable of performing hand calculations to inform design
- Capable of using 3D CAD software packages
- Awareness of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Understanding of physical failure methods and root cause analysis
- Understanding of design verification approaches and ability to define suitable test methods
- Able to communicate concise and accurate information in written and verbal formats
- Able to carry out simple structural finite element analysis (FEA) and create associated test programmes
- Able to work with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Understanding of materials science and manufacturing processes
- Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Awareness of power system design including motors, transmissions and energy storage solutions
- Awareness of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, CFD, electrical and electromagnetic systems
- Experience using Siemens NX, ANSYS Workbench and Siemens Teamcenter
- Able to carry out simple modal, thermal, rotordynamic and impact analyses
- Appreciation of statistics and robust design techniques
- Awareness of tolerance stack analysis
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in Mandarin with external vendors
Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.
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What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
